Corporate Law Essentials, with Gowling WLG
This course is brought to you by our friends at Gowling WLG. Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation – It’s important to select the appropriate business structure for your particular business. These structures define how a business can be legally formed and operated. It’s crucial that you understand how your selected business structure will impact how your […]
Patent Basics, with Gowling WLG
This course is brought to you by our friends at Gowling WLG. Protecting your intellectual property can feel like a daunting task. Legal considerations can be complicated and difficult to navigate for newcomers. As a business owner, you should have a firm grasp on types of intellectual property and what can be protected. Once you’ve […]
Intellectual Property Issues in Cloud Computing, with Smart & Biggar
This course is brought to you by our friends at Smart & Biggar. Cloud computing has grown rapidly in popularity. With advancements in artificial intelligence, businesses are turning to cloud comservices to store and manage important data and launch their products. But how do you protect your intellectual property in a world where data storage, […]
Patents vs. Trade Secrets, with Smart & Biggar
This course is brought to you by our friends at Smart & Biggar. Patents and Trade Secrets are two tools that you can use to protect your intellectual property. However, they involve significantly different processes, resources, and levels of vulnerability. Let David Morrison of Smart & Biggar walk you through the fundamental differences between Patents and Trade […]
What’s New? Novelty in Patents, with Smart & Biggar
This course is brought to you by our friends at Smart & Biggar. Considering patent protection for your invention? This course explores the topics of Novelty, Disclosure and Patent Searching. Let Melanie Szweras of Smart & Biggar take you on this deep dive into topics you need to consider as you protect your Intellectual Property. […]
Public Disclosure of Inventions, with Smart & Biggar
This course is brought to you by our friends at Smart & Biggar. Let Reshika Dhir and David Morrison of Smart & Biggar explain the importance of public disclosure of your inventions, and what you can do to protect your intellectual property. On September 27, 2024, Bereskin & Parr officially joined Smart & Biggar. Read more.
Introduction to Intellectual Property Strategy, with Smart & Biggar
This course is brought to you by our friends at Smart & Biggar. Let Reshika Dhir and David Morrison of Smart & Biggar walk you through the building blocks of an Intellectual Property Strategy. Learn how the correct IP strategy can help your company increase it’s value and chances of success. On September 27, 2024, […]
FTO for Patents, with Smart & Biggar
This course is brought to you by our friends at Smart & Biggar. You may know about patents and their implications. However, have you ever considered whether or not your product has the freedom to operate (FTO) in the jurisdiction in which you want to sell, make or import your product? Let Reshika Dhir and […]
Trademark Basics, by Gowling WLG
It’s a common misconception that trademarks are only needed for large companies. For Canadian SMEs, trademark law is a critical component of any brand development endeavor. Embracing it can help your business secure a valuable business asset, but ignoring it can expose your business to risks of infringing other entities’ existing trademark rights. Legal professionals […]