New features
We have many new online features for both members and non-members.
Additions for members include:
- Direct access to past webinar recordings via the website – simply complete the purchase (free for members) and obtain the link to the recording.
- From January 2021, all CIPA Journals have been digitised on the website, meaning you can read the Journal more easily online. This is how all future issues will be shared, along with the option of a PDF download if preferred.
- The ‘members list’ has been reinstated to help our members easily search for other members of the institute. To opt in to the members’ list, log in to your account and go to ‘My Profile’. This can be found in the menu under ‘Members’.
- Application processes have been digitised, including the Patent Examination Board registration and the Introductory Patent Paralegal Course application, replacing the old cumbersome and time-consuming paper-based systems with easy-to-use, online registration forms.
- Our discussion boards have been updated to a fully functional forum. There is a General Discussion board that we hope members will use to raise topical issues and items they want to speak with fellow members about. Each of CIPA’s committees have their own discussion board to aid communication and to keep documents and materials in one place, rather than across different email chains.
- Our e-shop has had a makeover and can now be found under ‘Study Guides and Books’.
Additions for non-members include:
- A new Diversity & Inclusion section featuring CIPA’s commitment to its members and the latest news on Diversity & Inclusion from the institute.
- The membership application process has been digitised so it is now easier than ever to apply to be a member of CIPA.
- A new easy-to-use jobs board has been created for searching and applying for jobs in the IP industry.
As well as these new additions, each existing page on the website has been fully redesigned to ensure it is easy to use and fit for purpose. Our email and PowerPoint templates have also been redesigned in line with our new brand and website.
How to log in?
Existing Member: If you are an existing member of CIPA then please use the “forgotten password” link to enter the email address used on the old website and create a new password (your old password won’t work here).
New Member: If you do not have a membership with CIPA, please follow the “Register” link to apply.
More to come…
We want to thank Koded Web for their creativity and commitment in helping us to create our new brand and website. We’re excited to say that there is more to come… We will continue to update our members on new features as they become ready. In the meantime, we’d love to know what you think! Please give us your views: [email protected].
