Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

🌟 Thinking of a future in trademark law? Head over to our Careers in IP page to discover career paths, educational resources and more! Hear inspiring stories from experts in the field, including a deep dive into the benefits of a trademark career written by IPIC Member Reagan Seidler, associate at Smart & Biggar. Visit careersinip.ca to learn more! 💼

Unlock your Client’s IP with Audits and Assessments! Join us Nov 5th for the first of our three part IP Strategy Series: Being an Effective IP Strategist - Audits and Assessment of the Client's IP. Our experts will guide you through the process of auditing and assessing a client’s intellectual property, with a special focus on how rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the landscape. Learn how to craft an effective strategy for identifying, managing, and protecting your client’s intellectual property.   Featuring: Diana Mansour | Gardiner Roberts LLP Maya Medeiros | Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Jean-Philippe Mikus | Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP   Moderated by Christian Bolduc | Smart & Biggar LLP   Don't miss out on this chance to refine your IP strategy skills. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/exp2aNKr #IPStrategy #IntellectualProperty 

Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP, one of Canada's oldest law firms specializing in intellectual property law, is looking for talented professionals to join their team! Current Openings: - A trademark agent with two plus (2 ) years’ experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, and oppositions. Preference will be given to the candidate with a law degree. - A mid-level associate with four (4) or more years of relevant experience to join our Patent Prosecution Group as a Class 1 patent agent. An undergraduate degree in engineering or applied science will be considered an asset and preference will be given to the candidate with a law degree. Be part of a legacy in protecting intellectual property rights worldwide. Join Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP today! https://lnkd.in/gy2m-X6U #IPLaw #Trademark #Patent #Careers

For Women’s History Month, IPIC proudly highlights Marsha Simone C., IP and technology lawyer & Chair of IPIC’s IP Trade Policy Committee. Marsha has a Ph.D. in international IP and expertise in IP rights, innovation strategies, and high-tech in global economies. “Our self-reflection, upliftment of each other, and gratitude for each day help us navigate our careers and life’s journey. Our lives as women are important. Looking back at our struggles, successes, and the mountains before us, let us embrace who we are and own our possibilities. Happy Women’s History Month!” - Marsha Simone Cadogan Stay tuned for more spotlights throughout October as we continue to recognize women driving change and innovation within IPIC and the broader IP community! #WomenInIP #WHM #WomensHistoryMonth

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 - 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐏 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 Are you a junior or intermediate IP lawyer looking to enhance your strategic decision-making in litigation? Join us for this informative session where expert panelists will provide practical advice on how to initiate IP proceedings, including key considerations for applications, actions, and hybrid proceedings. Topics include: - Initiating a proceeding: action, simplified action, or application – steps and process overview - Strategic considerations: cost, time, and evidentiary factors when choosing the right approach - Converting applications to actions: when and how - Hybrid proceedings: what they are and when to consider them Speakers: Mat Brechtel | Seastone IP LLP Sana Halwani | Lenczner Slaght Dan Hnatchuk | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Moderator: Anna Morrish | Marks & Clerk Law LLP Register today! https://lnkd.in/e98SSubE #IPLaw #IntellectualProperty

Unlock your Client’s IP with Audits and Assessments! Join us Nov 5th for the first of our three part IP Strategy Series: Being an Effective IP Strategist - Audits and Assessment of the Client's IP. Our experts will guide you through the process of auditing and assessing a client’s intellectual property, with a special focus on how rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the landscape. Learn how to craft an effective strategy for identifying, managing, and protecting your client’s intellectual property.   Featuring: Diana Mansour | Gardiner Roberts LLP Maya Medeiros | Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Jean-Philippe Mikus | Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP   Moderated by Christian Bolduc | Smart & Biggar LLP   Don't miss out on this chance to refine your IP strategy skills. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/exp2aNKr #IPStrategy #IntellectualProperty 

Sachez évaluer la PI de votre client !   Rejoignez-nous le 5 novembre pour la première des trois parties de notre série sur la stratégie en PI : Audit et évaluation de la PI du client. Nos experts vous guideront dans le processus d'audit et d'évaluation de la propriété intellectuelle du client en mettant l'accent sur la façon dont les technologies en évolution rapide, telles que l'IA, redessinent le paysage. Apprenez à élaborer une stratégie efficace pour identifier, gérer et protéger la PI de votre client.   Panélistes :   Diana Mansour | Gardiner Roberts LLP Maya Medeiros | Norton Rose Fulbright Canada S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. Jean-Philippe Mikus | Fasken Martineau DuMoulin S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l Animé par Christian Bolduc | Smart & Biggar S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l Ne manquez pas cette occasion de perfectionner vos compétences en matière de stratégie de PI. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui ! https://lnkd.in/eQzZzwFk

Thank you to the IP Village / Village de la PI for inviting the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) to Innovation Canada's Business Support Expo to share the importance of IP rights in Canada and the critical value that IP professionals bring to Canadian entrepreneurs. Special thanks to IPIC member Richard Whissell of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall who joined as an expert panelist. Richard provided thoughtful education on how businesses can leverage intellectual property, protect their innovations & grow their ventures. In the spirit of the IP Village, let's keep sharing valuable information about IP, financing options, tax credits, and benefits available to Canadian entrepreneurs. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made it a success!

Join IPIC for a comprehensive 3-part series designed to boost your skills as an IP professional. Whether you're guiding clients or building your own IP portfolio, this series will provide you with actionable insights to help you develop, implement, and measure a successful IP strategy. 📅 November 5, 2024 – Audit & Assessment of the Client’s IP 📅 November 19, 2024 – Developing & Implementing a Balanced IP Strategy 📅 November 26, 2024 – Monitoring & Measuring the Success of an IP Strategy All webinars: 1:00-2:30 PM (ET) Panelists Christian Bolduc - Smart & Biggar Erin Creber - Gowling WLG Meghan Dillon - Smart & Biggar Jeffrey Kang - Norton Rose Fulbright Diana Mansour - Gardiner Roberts LLP Jennifer Marles - Viridant IP Maya Medeiros - Norton Rose Fulbright Jean-Philippe Mikus - Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Tamara O'Connell - University of Toronto Neil Padgett - Shopify Andrew Skodyn - Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP David Turgeon, Ph.D. - Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Unlock the full potential of your IP strategy! Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your expertise and deliver more value to your clients. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/exp2aNKr