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OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2019
New independent regulator to improve governance of intellectual property system
OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly important in the innovation economy. Patent and trademark agents are helping innovators and entrepreneurs protect their IP and reap the full rewards of their hard work. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to offering Canadians the support they need to turn their creative ideas into new businesses and well-paying jobs.
Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, launched a call for diverse and talented Canadians to form the first board of directors of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents. The Board of Directors will help lay the foundation for the College and ensure that a robust, public interest–minded body oversees intellectual property agents.
The Government of Canada announced the creation of the College in Budget 2018 as part of its Intellectual Property Strategy to make Canada a leader in generating and strategically leveraging IP investments. The College will benefit Canadian innovation by ensuring that businesses can trust the advice they receive from these important professionals that will help bring Canadian ideas to global markets and compete globally.
The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents will be responsible for maintaining the high standards that are expected of trusted patent and trademark advisors. It will administer a licensing system, making sure that only qualified professionals are authorized to provide agent services.
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"Intellectual property is vital to driving our innovation economy forward. The new College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents along with its governing board will raise the bar of IP professional services in Canada, making sure Canadians have the highest quality of IP support to grow their businesses and create good middle-class jobs."
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
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