Strategic Plan 2007-2012 (page 9 of 12)
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7. Strategic direction C – Administrative framework for IP
A modern, internationally competitive IP framework creates conditions for entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and competitiveness. While Canada's IP framework is generally aligned with the IP regimes of its key trading partners, there are outstanding issues. Closing these gaps would create a more efficient, effective IP regime in support of the modernization of CIPO products and services. CIPO is committed to working effectively with our IP partners and stakeholders to achieve a world-class IP regime, for the benefit of Canada.
Objective
To improve IP (administrative) policy to benefit Canadians. Administrative framework for IP includes legislation, regulations and office practices.
Outcome
- Canada's IP administrative framework is internationally competitive.
- Performance indicator 5.1: Quality and timeliness attributed to changes to the framework
- Performance indicator 5.2: The adoption of international standards for administering IP systems to benefit Canadians
- CIPO leverages its expertise to contribute to the domestic IP agenda.
- Performance indicator 6.1: Effective partnerships and formalized linkages with other governmental departments .
- Performance indicator 6.2: The use of CIPO's expertise contributes to domestic IP discussions