Intellectual Property Case Studies

New Teaching Tools for Post-Secondary Institutions

In collaboration with McMaster University, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has developed a series of six intellectual property case studies. The case studies aim to raise awareness and understanding of IP among college and university students.

These teaching tools are designed to reflect realistic career situations for students, particularly those studying engineering, science and business. Using a 50 to 90 minute in-class discussion format, each case study can be easily integrated into an existing course.

CIPO is offering these teaching tools to post-secondary institutions across Canada as of the 2009 fall semester, in collaboration with the Alliance for the Commercialization of Canadian Technologies (ACCT Canada).

The case study package includes the case study texts, a discussion leader's guide and an outline for classroom discussions. Upon request, trained discussion leaders are also available to support the delivery of the materials.

Case study summaries are available online:

• Autopaint
• Samantha Chang
• Silver Communications
• Suki's Enterprises
• TeleCan Pharma
• WiTech

Please note: These links contain case study summaries only. For more information, or to schedule a case study in your class, please email casestudies@ic.gc.ca.