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Canada’s Defence Spending Surge Highlights Critical IP Ownership Challenges for SMEs
As federal defence investments escalate, Canadian companies face pivotal intellectual property risks amid evolving government policies and funding programs.
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy promises nearly $180 billion in defence procurement and $290 billion in related infrastructure investments by 2035. However, with 92% of defence sector firms being small and medium enterprises unfamiliar with essential IP practices, experts warn of significant risks to domestic inn…