INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) FOR FUTURE ENGINEERS

Abstract

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is an agency of Industry Canada responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property (IP) in Canada. For example, during the last fiscal year, CIPO processed approximately 100,000 patents, trade-marks, copyrights and industrial designs applications. CIPO also plays a key role in supporting Canada’s innovation performance by delivering quality and timely intellectual property rights within a modern and competitive system. CIPO strives to increase Canada’s opportunities for innovation by promoting and disseminating IP rights and information to Canadian entrepreneurs, researchers and post-secondary students.In connection with the CEEA/ACEG Conference goals to enhance the competence of graduates from Canadian engineering schools through continuous improvement in engineering education and design education, CIPO has prepared a presentation to delegates on the subject of IP and the use of IP Case Studies as a means to raise the awareness of IP amongst engineering students. During this presentation, participants will leave with a better understanding of IP and will have the opportunity to exchange on the subject; as well as understand which teaching tools are available to assist engineering faculty in introducing IP in their classrooms.