Droit inc. – Intellectual Property and Financing: Where Should Security Interests Be Registered?

Our recent article, Propriété intellectuelle et financement : où publier les sûretés ?, authored by Charles-Antoine Bilodeau and Kristina A. Fundaro, was republished by Droit inc. (Available in French only).

In this piece, the authors explore a nuanced issue in secured lending: the registration of security interests in intellectual property under the provisions of the Civil Code of Quebec.

While IP is considered intangible movable property and typically registered in the RDPRM, the article highlights why dual registration (both in the RDPRM and with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)) is often recommended to ensure enforceability and legal certainty.

The article explores:

• How IP is classified under the Civil Code of Quebec
• The legal implications of RDPRM vs. CIPO registration
• Why dual registration can offer stronger protection
• Practical considerations for lenders and legal professionals

Read the full article on Droit inc.