Inventors - Sources of Information

Summary

Ms. Colleen Marshall
Saskatchewan Research Council
Information Services
125 - 15 Innovation Boulevard
Saskatoon SK  S7N 2X8
Phone:  306-933-5489
Fax:  306-933-7446
Email:  marshall@src.sk.ca
Website: http://www.src.sk.ca

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada.  CIPO's areas of activities include:  patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and integrated topographies.  For more information contact CIPO at:

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Industry Canada
50 Victoria Street, C-227, 2nd Floor,
Place du Portage 1
GATINEAU, Quebec  K1A 0C9
Telephone:  819-997-1936
Fax:  819-953-7620
E-mail:  cipo.contact@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://cipo.gc.ca
Toll Service ($3.00 charge per call) 1-900-565-2476

The following is a list of firms located in Saskatchewan that deal in "Intellectual Property".

Furman & Kallio , Barrister & Solicitors
Patent & Trademark Agents
1400 - 2002 Victoria Avenue
REGINA, Saskatchewan   S4P 4J7                
Phone: 306-347-0007
Fax: 306-359-6956
E-mail: cfurman@furman-kallio.com
Web site: http://www.furman-kallio.com/main.html

Furman & Kallio , Barrister & Solicitors
Patent & Trademark Agents
106 - 15 Innovation Blvd.
SASKATOON , Saskatchewan   S7N 2X8
Phone: 306-931-4410
Fax: 306-931-6610
E-mail: cfurman@furman-kallio.com
Web site: http://www.furman-kallio.com/main.html

Ann Phillips Q. C .
#205 - 2022 Cornwall Street
REGINA, Saskatchewan  S4P 2K5
Phone:  306-791-2626
Fax:  306-352-2020
E-mail: annphillips@attglobal.net

Mr. Rodger Linka , Barrister & Solicitor
200 Saskatchewan Place
1870 Albert Street
REGINA, Saskatchewan   S4P 4B7
Phone: 306-352-9676
Fax: 306-569-8411
E-mail:  rlinka@sasklaw.com
Web site: http://www.sasklaw.com

The following is a sample list of registered patent agents in Western Canada who deal in "Intellectual Property".  For a complete list please contact the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).  (Contact information can be found above).

Ade & Company
1700 - 360 Main Street
WINNIPEG, Manitoba   R3C 3Z3
Phone: 204-947-1429 or toll free 1-800-997-1170
Fax: 204-942-5723
E-mail:  info@adeco.com

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
2100 - 1075 West Georgia Street
VANCOUVER, British Columbia   V6E 3G2
Phone:  603-631-3131
Fax:  603-631-3232
E-mail:  info@van.fasken.com
Web site: http://www.fasken.com/web/fmdwebsite.nsf

Kirby, Eades , Gale, Baker
Box 3432, Station D
OTTAWA, Ontario   K1P 6N9
Phone:  613-237-6900
Fax:  613-237-0045
E-mail:  email@kirbyeades.com
Web site: http://www.kirbyeades.com

Thompson Lambert LLP
200 - 10328 - 81st Avenue
EDMONTON, Alberta   T6E 1X2
Phone: 780-448-7326
Fax:  780-443-5719
E-mail:  inquiries@thompsonlambert.ab.ca
Web site: http://www.thompsonlambert.ca

Bailey R. Associates
441 Carlton Street
WINNIPEG, Manitoba   R3B 3A2
Phone: 204-956-7324

Ogilvie & Company
#1400, 10303 Jasper Avenue
EDMONTON, Alberta  T5J 3N6
Phone: 780-421-1818
Fax:  780-429-4453

Blake Cassels & Graydon
855 2nd Street SW
East Tower Bankers Hall, Suite 3500
CALGARY, Alberta  T2P 4J8
Phone: 403-260-9600
Fax: 403-260-9700
Web site: http://www.blakes.com

Emery Jamieson
1700 Oxford Tower
10235 - 101 Street
EDMONTON, Alberta  T5J 3G1
Phone: 780-426-5220 or toll free 1-866-212-5220
Fax: 780-420-6277
E-mail: general@emeryjamieson.com
Web site: http://www.emeryjamieson.com

Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson
30th Floor Commodity Exchange Tower
360 Main Street
WINNIPEG, Manitoba   R3C 4G1
Phone:  204-957-0050 or toll free 1-866-445-3330
Fax:  204-957-0840
E-Mail:  amt@aikins.com
Web site: http://www.aikins.com

Bennett Jones LLP
1000 ATCO Centre - 10035 - 105th Street
EDMONTON, Alberta  T5J 3T2
Phone: 780-421-8133
Fax:  780-421-7951
Web site: http://www.bennettjones.ca

Another information source to consider is the Internet.  There are many Web sites that provide all kinds of information for inventors.  Such sites include :

Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre (CSBSC)
Phone:  306-956-2323 (Saskatoon) or toll free:  1-800-667-4374
http://www.cbsc.org/sask
CSBSC Web site offers information on a wide variety of topics of interest to inventors.  The CSBSC also has "Inventor's Kits" available which include information on patents, a list of internet sites for inventors, articles of interest, as well as information on current federal and provincial programs that assist inventors.

National Research Council (NRC)
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/main_e.html
NRC is Canada's premier science and technology research organization.  Working in partnership with innovative companies, universities, and research organizations world wide, NRC enhances Canada's social and economic well-being and creates new opportunities for Canadians.  Their Web site provides information on what the NRC does, where they are located and what they can do for you as an inventor.

Delphion Intellectual Property Network
http://www.delphion.com
Delphion provides the most comprehensive intellectual asset management (IAM) software and services available today.  Delphion solutions empower business and intellectual property (IP) professionals to analyze, manage, and leverage IP assets - including ideas, patents, and licensing opportunities.

Patent Lawyers
http://www.patentable.com
Oyen, Wiggs, Green, and Matula is the largest intellectual property law firm in Western Canada.  Their practice includes patents, trade-marks, copyright, industrial designs, trade secrets, computer law, technology transfer and licensing, franchising, unfair competition, and anti-combines (anti-trust) law.

Canadian Innovation Centre
http://www.innovationcentre.ca
The Canadian Innovation Centre has a process for guiding innovators and their innovations to the market.  We've perfected it over the past 27 years. Our process is based on sound market research and original market insight.

Inventors’ Alliance
http://www.inventorsalliance.com
The Inventors' Alliance is a non- profit association dedicated to helping inventors develop their business through education, recognition, friendship and support.

Additional information on product development and intellectual property may be available through the public library, bookstores, or other local sources of business information.

Also, see companion pieces in this series for additional information:

Patents, Trade-Marks, Copyright, Industrial Design, And Integrated Circuit Topographies  
Critical Assessment Factors For New Products 
Can You Make Money With Your Idea Or Invention  

Prepared by: Saskatchewan Regional Economic and Co-operative Development