responsible for advertising it in the Trademarks Journal and, ultimately, processing the registration and renewal of the trademark. However, if an opposition is filed during the advertisement stage, the application is referred to the Trademarks Opposition Board (another body within CIPO) for adjudication. Patents A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, such as a product or a process. CIPO administers the Patent Act and Patent Rules. More specifically, the Patent Branch is responsible for processing filings, conducting examinations and approving or refusing applications. If a patent application is refused, there is a right of appeal to the Commissioner of Patents. This review is conducted by an administrative body within CIPO, the Patent Appeal Board. Copyright Copyright provides protection for literary, artistic, dramatic and musical creations. CIPO administers the Copyright Act and Copyright Regulations. CIPO is responsible for processing copyright applications, assignments and licences. Industrial designs Industrial design registration provides protection for the original visual features of a product. CIPO administers the Industrial Design Act and the Industrial Design Regulations. CIPO is responsible for processing filings, conducting examinations and approving or refusing applications. If an industrial design application is considered for refusal, the decision can be reviewed by the Patent Appeal Board. If the application is ultimately refused, the decision can be appealed to the Federal Court of Canada. Integrated circuit topographies Integrated circuit topographies refers to the three-dimensional configurations of electronic circuits embodied in integrated circuit products or layout designs. CIPO administers the Integrated Circuit Topography Act and the Integrated Circuit Topography Regulations. CIPO is responsible for processing integrated circuit topography applications, assignments and licences. References External links CIPO official website Trademarks Trademarks Act (Trademarks Regulations) Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act (Olympic and Paralympic Marks Regulations) Trademarks Examination Manual Trademarks Journal Canadian Trademarks Database Patents Patent Act (Patent Rules) Manual of Patent Office Practice Canadian Patent Office Record Canadian Patents Database Copyright Copyright Act (Copyright Regulations) Canadian Copyrights Database Industrial designs Industrial Design Act (Industrial Design Regulations) Industrial Design Office Practice Manual Canadian Industrial Designs Database Integrated circuit topographies Integrated Circuit Topography Act (Integrated Circuit Topography Regulations) Canadian Intellectual Property Office Canadian patent law Canadian trademark law Canadian copyright law Canadian intellectual property law Government agencies established in 1991 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Patent offices Copyright agencies International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities 1991 establishments in Canada Intellectual_Property_Office, Canadian