CIPO releases its 2023−2024 Annual Report
News release
June 16, 2025 – Gatineau, Quebec – Canadian Intellectual Property Office
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)'s 2023–2024 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on June 13, 2025. The report highlights CIPO's achievements during the 2023–2024 fiscal year.
In 2023–2024, CIPO made notable strides as part of its 2023–2028 Business Strategy, including doubling its trademark examination capacity to meet demand and reduce the backlog of pending applications, and improving intellectual property (IP) education outreach, especially for underrepresented groups. In addition, CIPO has strengthened Canada's position in the global IP system through international collaborations. CIPO continues to prioritize equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring it maintains a skilled and representative workforce.
Quotes
"It is a privilege to reflect on the progress we've made in 2023–2024, the first year of our 2023–2028 Business Strategy, as we release CIPO's latest annual report. This year, we've advanced across all areas of our operations, introducing new technologies and processes to improve efficiency, streamlining the IP application process, and doubling our examination capacity to meet trademark demand. Our focus on IP awareness and education has empowered Canadian businesses, entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups, while our global partnerships have reinforced Canada's leadership in the international IP landscape."
– Konstantinos Georgaras, Commissioner of Patents, Registrar of Trademarks and Chief Executive Officer
Quick facts
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To meet trademark demand, CIPO doubled its trademark examination capacity to reduce the backlog of applications and improve turnaround times
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The organization upgraded its online platforms, making IP rights more accessible through a more streamlined IP application process
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CIPO developed over 200 online IP tools and resources, viewed more than 100,000 times, to empower Canadian businesses and underrepresented groups with essential IP knowledge and support, enhancing their ability to leverage IP for growth
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The organization expanded its IP education and outreach programs, with tailored resources to support underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs
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CIPO strengthened Canada's international IP position through meaningful collaborations with IP offices around the globe, helping to enhance processes and service offerings, but also reinforcing Canada's role in shaping the future of the global IP system
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