The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)’s 2022–2023 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on [Month, Day], 2024.

"The end of fiscal year 2022–2023 marked the beginning of CIPO's 2023–2028 Business Strategy. Over the past year, the focus has been on laying the groundwork for the CIPO of the future, by strategically aligning our resources to our operational service needs. We saw many of our employees gradually return to in-person work as we once again adapted to a new way of working based on a hybrid approach. We made substantial improvements to our e-services, resulting in a more efficient and seamless experience for clients. Building on lessons learned during the pandemic and working in a remote environment, we continued to deliver IP awareness and education products and services based on digital and virtual approaches. We also renewed and established memorandums of understanding to advance IP issues of national and international interest. We have done all this to ensure the best possible service for CIPO clients and Canadians, and will continue to do so guided by our Business Strategy over the next half decade."

Konstantinos Georgaras, Commissioner of Patents, Registrar of Trademarks and Chief Executive Officer

• In 2022–2023, CIPO conducted a record number of trademark examinations and granted the highest number of approvals in its history.

• CIPO introduced regulatory amendments to the Patent Rules to streamline the patent examination process, enabling it to process patent applications in a more efficient and timely manner as set out in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

• CIPO continued to deliver IP awareness and education products and services mainly through digital and virtual approaches to help Canadian businesses, innovators and underrepresented groups, such as women, Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs, make informed decisions about IP and recognize its importance to business growth.

• CIPO pursued its collaboration with leading IP organizations from across the country through the IP Village, which has created a forum for sharing thought leadership, technical knowledge and best practices.

• On the international stage, CIPO renewed and established new memoranda of understanding with international partners that promote cooperation and improve the functionality of the international IP system and continued to be an active member of the World Intellectual Property Organization, helping to strengthen IP regimes worldwide.

• CIPO has made a conscious effort to prioritize equity, diversity and inclusion in its recruitment and development strategies.

• CIPO made great strides in removing obstacles and providing more opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including removing barriers relating to circulation, door access and reception desk and service counter heights.

Associated links

• CIPO's 2022–2023 Annual Report
• CIPO's 2023–2028 Business Strategy