Intellectual property includes copyrights, trade-marks, patents and industrial designs.
Provincial ministries are encouraged to make available Province-owned intellectual property to the private sector, and thereby further economic development and job creation in British Columbia. The Intellectual Property Program provides assistance to ministries wishing to license properties with commercial potential. Licensing Opportunities Private sector companies or individuals interested in licensing Provincial intangible property can view a listing of current opportunities and obtain copies of Request for Proposals by contacting the Intellectual Property Program , through email or by writing to the address below. The Intellectual Property Program is the point of contact for publishers, universities, libraries and other interested parties who seek permission to reproduce and distribute material in which the Province owns the copyright. All such requests should be directed via mail or email to the Intellectual Property Program, who will contact the ministry concerned for permission and issue an appropriate authorization.