Established 1906
The international organization (FICPI) was established in 1906, but the Canadian Association (FICPI Canada) came into existence only in 1976. Prior to that date, FICPI had accepted Canadian members on an individual basis.
FICPI Canada is governed by its Constitution which requires the election of an executive Council. At present, the Council consists of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, two council members and a Past-President. These officers are elected for three-year terms.
FICPI Canada sends a Delegate and a Sub-Delegate to sit on the international Executive Committee (ExCo) of FICPI. The Canadian members therefore have a say in the decisions of the international group.
Serving Member Interests
Within Canada, FICPI Canada serves the interests of its members by informing and commenting on domestic and international legislation governing intellectual property (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, plant breeders' rights, circuit topography protection, etc.), by advising of business topics to managers and owners of professional firms, by providing training for new entrants to the profession, and by arranging for meetings and seminars where the members may meet and discuss topics of interest.