The Board of Directors at Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) announced today that Ms. Roula Thomas has been named as the new Acting Chief Executive Officer.

OBIO® and Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure that Ontario’s next generation of companies developing innovative human health products continue to access optimal intellectual property (IP) protection and commercialization support.

The Ontario government is protecting the province’s homegrown research and innovation by investing up to $8 million through Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) to expand intellectual property supports for publicly assisted colleges, universities and research institutions.

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) is preparing to launch a new one‑stop online portal to make it easier for innovators to apply for and access trusted intellectual property (IP) support and services. 

The Vector Institute and Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance intellectual property (IP) support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. 

IPON is launching a new Innovation Fellowship program and inviting proposals from Ontario-based universities to this RFP. IPON is looking for Ontario-based universities currently offering an immersive entrepreneurship and IP education experience on campus for qualifying students and faculty interested in commercializing a research-driven innovation, process or invention.

The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) and Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in supporting Ontario-based innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers in turning cutting-edge ideas into commercial opportunities while ensuring strong intellectual property (IP) strategies are in place. 

IPON has noticed an increase in fraudulent emails impersonating trusted organizations. Always verify that messages come from @ip-ontario.ca before engaging.

IPON has launched a practical online platform designed to help Ontario-based entrepreneurs and researchers better understand and use IP to achieve their business goals. Freely available to innovators across the province.

The Board of Directors at Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) is pleased to welcome Dan Weber as a new Board member.  

The Board of Directors at Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) is pleased to welcome Mark Daley as a new Board member.  

IPON announces the appointment of Roula Thomas as its new vice president, intellectual property, effective May 2025. 

IPON announced an additional investment of $3.39 million to strengthen IP capacity at Ontario colleges and universities.

Board Announcement: November 20, 2024

IPON has extended its IP support to three key sectors: clean technology (cleantech), agriculture and food technology, and mining technology.

IPON has announced the formation of a new IP Advisory Panel to provide advice and insight to staff and management as the agency enters its second year of operations.

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) will provide $4.6 million to build and enhance intellectual property (IP) capacity across Ontario’s postsecondary sector.

Kitchener, ON (March 1, 2024) — The Ontario government and the Board of Directors of Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) are pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Herman, PhD as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of IPON.