Why register your copyright?

A poem, painting, musical score, performer's performance and a computer program are all valuable creations worth protecting.

Although copyright in a work exists automatically when an original work is created, a certificate of registration is evidence that your creation is protected by copyright and that you, the person registered, are the owner. It can be used in court as evidence of ownership.

Payment of fees

Payments may be made by credit card or by deposit account.

Fee (CAN$):

Accepting an application for registration of a copyright, pursuant to section 55 of the Copyright Act, where the application and fee are submitted online to the Copyright Office, as per Item 1(a) of the Tariff of Fees.

Accepting an application for registration of a copyright, pursuant to section 56 of the Copyright Act, where the application and fee are submitted online to the Copyright Office, as per Item 1(b) of the Tariff of Fees.

System and Browser Requirements

Please review our System and Browser Requirements to ensure you have the required software.

Industry Canada registration

Before accessing any secure electronic services, you must first log on to the Industry Canada secure server. If you do not already have an Industry Canada account, you will need to create one.
IC Registration.

Period of Inactivity

For security reasons, in the event there is no user activity for a period of 30 minutes after initial login, the application will disconnect the user from this electronic service.

Problems?

• For assistance with your username and password, contact the Industry Canada Help Desk.
• For questions related to CIPO applications, or to obtain a user guide please contact the Client Service Centre.
• To report a technical problem, please complete the Technical Problem Report form.

Notice for current deposit account clients

If you currently have a deposit account you must contact the Finance Directorate to link it to your login username.
By email at the following address: cipo.finance.opic@ic.gc.ca
By phone: (819) 994-2269