CIPO partners with GLIPA to promote awareness of intellectual property
News release
November 26, 2025 – Gatineau, Quebec – Canadian Intellectual Property Office
On October 23, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration and promote the benefits of intellectual property (IP) to innovators. This partnership also seeks to develop and raise awareness of IP outreach and education programs to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This new MOU will be in effect for two years. It aims to:
- identify alignment within existing, respective IP outreach and education programs
- determine approaches to increase the reach of IP education programs, including to traditionally underrepresented groups within the IP ecosystem
- promote awareness of the benefits of IP by organizing appropriate services, programs and training
Both CIPO and GLIPA have long recognized the importance of increasing awareness and knowledge of IP among innovators. This partnership formalizes the ongoing collaboration between the two organizations and will help ensure that innovators have the resources they need to successfully develop their innovations and commercialize their creations.
Quotes
"Intellectual property plays a vital role for innovators both domestically and globally. CIPO is excited to continue exploring our collaboration with GLIPA to help provide SMEs with essential resources to learn about and protect their IP."
- Konstantinos Georgaras, Commissioner of Patents, Registrar of Trademarks and Chief Executive Officer
"GLIPA recognizes the power of intellectual property in building a more sustainable future, and that a broad reach is essential in ensuring that innovators are aware of the resources at their disposal. We look forward to our continued collaboration with CIPO to ensure that businesses have the tools and knowledge to effectively navigate the IP ecosystem."
- Scott Frank, President and Chair, Global IP Alliance
Quick facts
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The CIPO website offers a comprehensive suite of IP products, training and services to increase the understanding and use of IP among innovators and businesses.
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GLIPA was launched in 2022 and currently consists of over 250 active members around the world. The organization partners with both public and private sectors to spread IP awareness globally.
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Contacts
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