Getting started with IP: Patents 2024

Note: This webinar is presented in English What are patents? What can they protect and what do I need to know if I'm thinking of protecting my invention in Canada? In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of patents. We'll explain what patents can protect, important considerations like the time and costs involved in...

Getting started with IP: Copyright

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This webinar is presented in English. What does a copyright protect? Should I register for copyright protection in Canada? In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of copyright. We'll explain what a copyright protects, the benefits of registering your copyright in Canada and what to do if you want to use someone else's copyrighted works....

Getting started with IP – Protecting the look: industrial designs

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In this live presentation, we’ll explain how IP rights can have an impact on consumers’ opinions and choices. You’ll learn the basics of industrial designs and what they can protect. We’ll talk about the importance of designs and other IP rights and their relation with consumers’ purchasing habits, and building of a brand reputation. We’ll...

Getting Started With IP: CIPO’s learning tools and resources

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In this live presentation, we'll explain what CIPO does and how you can benefit from our tools and services to learn how to use IP more effectively. We'll answer questions like: What is IP? How can I learn the basics about patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights? How can CIPO help me learn about IP?...

Progress with IP: IP Strategy

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In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of IP Strategy. We'll explain why it is important to have a plan for your IP, the relationship between business and IP strategy, the kind of knowledge you'll need to develop your IP strategy and an introduction to the steps to take to get you started. Join...

Intellectual Property Business Insights for Black Entrepreneurs

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Join us for an empowering online event designed to provide Black entrepreneurs with valuable intellectual property business Insights. This event will bring together industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, valuable resources, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship. This webinar will be presented in English and French. Agenda 12 to 1 p.m. - Come visit our partner kiosks 1 to...

Trademarks and Incorporation

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Protect your brand. Learn why trademarks matter. Did you know that registering or incorporating your business does not protect your trademark? Have you come up with a name for your business that’s clever, catchy and describes the essence of you and your product? You may have just created a trademark! When incorporating, you create a...

Upcoming changes at the Trademarks Opposition Board

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During this webinar, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) will provide an overview of the legislative and regulatory provisions that will govern the new authorities of the Registrar of Trademarks of awarding costs, granting confidentiality orders and case managing proceedings. The TMOB will also review the new practice notices and procedures that will help implement these...