"Unfortunately, protecting IP is an area
where Canada lags globally. Only 10 per cent of small and medium-sized
businesses in Canada have IP, and only 9 per cent have IP strategies.
The Canadian government is helping reverse this trend with its new national IP strategy, which supports local innovators through increased resources and legislation. But it’s Canadian companies ourselves who need to see the value in protecting IP − to keep our employees motivated and validate their innovations, to protect our businesses’ hard-won knowledge and to keep strong companies growing and thriving in the Canadian economy."
