The Western Intellectual Property & Innovation Legal Clinic (WIPILC) provides law students with hands-on, supervised experience on IP-related files while expanding access to affordable IP legal information for innovators and small organizations in Southwestern Ontario.
Values
Legal Education
Advance professional training through experiential learning and public legal education.
Leadership & Professionalism
Develop ownership, responsibility, and high standards in client-facing work.
Teamwork
A collaborative environment that encourages both helping others and seeking help.
Access to Justice
Increase access to economic justice by reducing cost barriers to protecting intangible assets.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Foster equity of access and a welcoming environment, with particular attention to underrepresented innovators and Indigenous communities.
Innovation
Improve how legal information is delivered while supporting innovators in Canada.
Supporting Communities
Contribute to Southwestern Ontario's economic development by promoting the success of local innovators, entrepreneurs, and SMEs.
Mission
Our mission operates on two pillars:
1. Strengthen Canada's IP capacity by educating the next generation of IP practitioners.
2. Support a sustainable innovation ecosystem by improving access to IP legal information for early-stage clients.
3. Foster equity of access by reducing barriers for underrepresented innovators and Indigenous communities.