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Bigfoot Systems

Bigfoot Systems® has Firm Footing on the World Market – As a general contractor, Kirk Swinimer of Chester, Nova Scotia was quick to sense the potential utility of his invention ... More »

V-chip

Canada's V-chip is Now the International Standard for Controlling TV Violence – The V-chip is a Canadian success story that has gone around the world ... More »

Comfort Plus Anti-Fatigue Mat

Comfort Plus Anti-Fatigue Mat™ Spells Relief for Sore Backs – According to Edmonton's Tom Van der Weide, "The trademarked name says it all, what it is and what it does." More »

Garrison Guitars

Garrison Guitars — Tuning in to Intellectual Property – Long before the appearance of the plant, the employees or even manufacturing processes, Garrison Guitars ... More »

Communications Research Centre

Patent Protection Continues to Pay Dividends for Canadian Taxpayers and Industry – The Government of Canada's Communications Research Centre (CRC) has been a centre of excellence in applied research and development in communications and related technologies since 1969 ... More »

NeedleAid

NeedleAid™ — Helping People Help Themselves – Anyone who has to self-inject medication on a daily basis will tell you that it's never a pleasant experience ... More »

Aegera Therapeutics

Intellectual Property is the Foundation for Innovation and Investment – Ownership of intellectual property (IP) is not only the foundation for innovation; it can also be a powerful incentive for investment ... More »

General Assembly Production Center

GAPC — Showcasing the use of Intellectual Property in the Broadcast Industry – General Assembly Production Center (GAPC) opened its doors in 1983 and has become one of Canada's most successful television production companies ... More »

Siemens VDO Automotive

Siemens VDO Automotive — Promoting to a Global Marketplace Starts with Intellectual Property – As someone charged with finding and licensing new technologies for one of the world's largest automotive parts manufacturers ... More »

Sure Wipe

Sure Wipe — For Better Visibility – When Jean Koch noticed that his windshield wipers did not clean his windshield effectively, he decided to come up with a way to improve their performance. Mr. Koch began developing a product that would enhance visibility, and thus Koch Innovations ... More »

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Last Modified: 2004-10-28

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