Contact: Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Contact information for the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Business hours:
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (EDT), except statutory holidays.

Most requested

• Order documents
• Search intellectual property databases
• Find an intellectual property advisor
• FAQ: CIPO's login process
• Correspondence procedures
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada media relations team

Frequently asked questions

• How do I register a copyright? In Canada, copyright exists automatically when an original work or other subject matter is created, provided the conditions set out in the Copyright Act have been met. Registration is not required for protection, but a certificate of registration is evidence that it exists and that the person registered is the owner. The request can be sent online, by mail or by fax. To register your copyright online: Register a copyright
• How can I get grants or financing for my business? Get a tailored list of government programs that offer financing, grants, tax credits, government-backed loans, wage subsidies and expert advice:
  • Business Benefits Finder
  • Learn about trademarks
  • Learn about patents
  • Learn about industrial designs
  • Learn about copyrights

  Contact us

  Online

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  It is possible to connect to a live agent on weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm (EDT). You may type "live agent".

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  Phone

  Canada and the United States:
  1-866-997-1936

  International calls:
  1-819-934-0544

  TTY:
  1-866-694-8389

  In person

  Canadian Intellectual Property Office
  Place du Portage I
  50 Victoria Street, room C-229
  Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9

  At this time, only visitors of the Public Search Room with an appointment will be allowed on the premises.

  Mailing address

  Canadian Intellectual Property Office
  Place du Portage I
  50 Victoria Street, room C-114
  Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9

  Courier

  Canadian Intellectual Property Office
  Place du Portage I
  50 Victoria Street, room C-114
  Gatineau, QC J8X 3X1