Intellectual Property Workshop
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May 26, 2026
6:00 pm—8:00 pm
Zoom
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Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Whether you’re building a brand, developing a product, or creating original content, understanding how to protect your work is essential. Join Caroline Lefebvre from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for an engaging, hands-on session on Intellectual Property (IP). This workshop will introduce you to the key elements of IP—trademarks, patents, industrial designs, trade secrets, and copyright—and explain how each can help safeguard your creations and strengthen your business advantage. Participants will learn how IP protection supports innovation, attracts investment, and enhances competitiveness in today’s market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or inventor, this workshop will help you turn your ideas into valuable assets.
Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Whether you’re building a brand, developing a product, or creating original content, understanding how to protect your work is essential.
Join Caroline Lefebvre from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for an engaging, hands-on session on Intellectual Property (IP). This workshop will introduce you to the key elements of IP—trademarks, patents, industrial designs, trade secrets, and copyright—and explain how each can help safeguard your creations and strengthen your business advantage.
Participants will learn how IP protection supports innovation, attracts investment, and enhances competitiveness in today’s market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or inventor, this workshop will help you turn your ideas into valuable assets.
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