Protecting Intellectual Property Assets for Canadian Businesses
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November 21, 2025
9:00 am—11:00 am
Intrinsic Innovations
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Overview Learn how to protect your brand and technology through trademarks, patents, and other IP tools. In this session, sponsored by MLT Aikins, discover what every entrepreneur needs to know about trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and design protections in Canada. Whether you’re expanding an existing brand or launching a new one, you’ll gain practical steps to secure legal protection, avoid costly mistakes, and understand how IP supports long-term growth. Key Takeaways Why trademarks matter for brand protection Choosing between patents and trade secrets Other IP tools: design rights & copyright Who Should Attend Entrepreneurs expanding into Canada Startups and scaleups protecting innovation Business leaders forming partnerships Presenters Charlene M. Lipchen – IP lawyer and registered patent/trademark agent with expertise across diverse technologies and industries. Aaron J. Sutherland – Corporate and IP lawyer specializing in trademark protection, licensing, and commercialization. Agenda 9:00–9:30 – Registration & Networking 9:30–10:15 – Presentation by Charlene M. Lipchen & Aaron J. Sutherland 10:15–11:00 – Networking
200 - 37 Richard Way SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7M8
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Land Acknowledgement
We honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We respect all Nations who live, work, play, innovate and build things on this land, and in so doing honour and celebrate the territory.