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About Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)
Established by the Government of Ontario in 2022, IPON is a provincial agency that provides trusted intellectual property (IP) support and services to enable Ontario businesses and researchers to innovate and grow. IPON works directly with innovators and postsecondary institutions to help them better understand how to protect and maximize the value of their IP, strengthen their capacity to compete in the market, and advance the province’s economic growth.
Engage an IPON Expert
Looking for expert insights on IP, Ontario innovation or commercialization? IPON’s in-house experts offers trusted commentary and practical insights on the opportunities and challenges facing innovators, entrepreneurs and organizations navigating today’s knowledge economy.
Media and stakeholders can also contact IPON to access expert perspectives on intellectual property, commercialization, post-secondary education and Ontario's evolving innovation ecosystem.
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Roula Thomas
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Impact
When Ontario innovators thrive, the province thrives too. These numbers are client reported and reflect the growing impact of innovation and IP on businesses, communities and economic growth across Ontario.
As of March 2026, businesses supported by IPON have:
Logo
IPON logos are available for media and editorial use. For use in reports, presentations, marketing materials, or other communications, please contact IPON for approval. Media interested in photos or executive headshots can access them through our People page or contact communications@ip-ontario.ca for additional media resources.
Logo downloads
IPON logo package: Includes English, French and bilingual logos in standard and reverse colour versions, available in PNG, JPG and SVG formats.
Visual identity
IPON’s Visual Identity Guidelines provide best practices for using IPON’s logo, colours, fonts, photography, illustrations, icons and other brand elements to ensure all communications are consistent, accessible and aligned with AODA requirements.
Download IPON’s Visual Identity Guidelines (PDF)
Meet the innovators making a difference
IPON is proud to support more than 1,500 innovators across Ontario, including entrepreneurs, startups, growing businesses, researchers and students.
Hear directly from IPON clients about why IP matters and how strategic IP support has helped them strengthen their innovations and grow their organizations.
IPON in the news
Explore recent media coverage featuring IPON and the innovators we support.
Stay connected
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, insights, publications, and success stories from across Ontario's innovation ecosystem. Explore IPON's latest news and resources, sign up for updates, and follow us on social media for the latest announcements and events.
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