Your First Intellectual Property Matter: A Practical Guide

  • June 04, 2015

PURCHASE

Publication | Archived Video

DESCRIPTION

Get your practical guide for navigating patent, trade-mark and copyright matters in Canada. This essential program will provide you with the tools you need to advise your clients on how to maximize the value of their intellectual property rights. Acquire critical skills for obtaining and enforcing patents for your clients. Learn how to effectively register, license and assert trademarks rights. Get helpful advice on copyright ownership, transfer and litigation. This event is a must for any lawyer who is beginning to practice intellectual property law!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

David Cummings, Cognition LLP
Thomas Kurys, Dimock Stratton LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Absolute Basics of Canadian Copyright Law
Ariel Thomas, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Asserting and Defending Copyright Infringement Claims
Brian Isaac, Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh

How to Obtain Trademark Protection: Identifying the Key Issues
Jonathan Colombo, Bereskin & Parr LLP

Asserting Trade-mark Rights - Top Ten Tips
Jeilah Y. Chan, Bennett Jones LLP

Social Media and Intellectual Property
Lorraine M. Fleck, Fleck & Chumak LLP
Paul V. Lomic, Lomic Law
Robert D. Minnes, Currier + Kao LLP

Patents: Where Is the Fence; When Has It Been Crossed?
Matthew D. Powell, Gilbert's LLP

Patent Litigation 101
Geoffrey Mowatt and Fred Wu, Dimock Stratton LLP

Some Basics About Building a Global Trademark Portfolio
Christopher Aide, Baker & McKenzie LLP