IP Rights
Let’s break it down for you.
A patent is a legal right granted by a government that gives an inventor the exclusive ability to make, use, sell, or license an invention for a limited period of time - typically up to 20 years from the filing date.
Globally, patents are a cornerstone of intellectual property protection, helping innovators safeguard their ideas and gain a competitive advantage.
Patents
A trademark is a form of intellectual property that protects brand identifiers used to distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others.
Globally, trademarks play a vital role in building brand recognition, consumer trust, and long-term business value.
Trademarks
An industrial design protects the visual appearance of a product, rather than how it functions.
Industrial design rights, referred to as industrial designs in Canada and design patents in the U.S., are an important form of intellectual property for businesses that invest in distinctive product aesthetics.
Industrial Designs
Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects original creative works fixed in a tangible form.
Copyright law helps creators and businesses control how their works are used, shared, and reproduced, while encouraging creativity and innovation.