Of course, ITAs are not legal experts, but a lot of them had previous IP experience while working as senior executives and entrepreneurs themselves. What they are doing is to refer their clients to lawyers in the community who specialize in their particular areas. They are working with CIPO, the federal government intellectual property office, which also provides some form of advice on IP. What we always make sure is that there is a clear agreement between our clients, contractors, consultants, and everybody involved in the project, on the management of IP.
On May 5th, 2016. See this statement in context.