IP Basics & Beyond - Tips for In-house Counsel

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Please join Smart & Biggar, in collaboration with the ACC Ontario Chapter, for an informative afternoon discussion on IP basics & beyond, designed for lawyers with all levels of Intellectual Property law experience, held at the Toronto Region board of Trade.

Intellectual Property (IP) is at the heart of business innovation and competitive advantage for companies across all industries.

In-House Counsel who understand how to leverage and protect a company's IP assets can bring strategic value to the business, help improve a company's market position and have a direct impact on corporate profitability.

From manufacturers of commercial goods to service providers in the consumer and B2B space, the case for In-House Counsel to be involved in driving a clear Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is stronger than ever.

Join one of Smart & Biggar's partners as well as General Counsel from Siemens Canada Limited to learn how to collaborate with your business stakeholders and global legal teams to identify IP in your business, and build a strategic IP roadmap to secure your company's competitive market position in Canada and around the world.

Topics will include:

• Tips for getting started to develop a strategic IP roadmap
• How to identify and manage Intellectual Property within the business
• Understanding the risks and pitfalls of not effectively protecting IP assets
• Intersection and alignment of global and local IP interests and assets
• IP Challenges: When to leverage outside counsel, and specialized IP services

Panel will include:

• Matthew Zischka, Partner, Smart & Biggar
• Richard Brait, General Counsel, Siemens Canada Limited

This program contains 90 minutes of Substantive content.

This event is open and free of charge to in-house counsel only and you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Friday, May 24, 2019. Space is limited and no walk-ins will be permitted.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Questions? Please email us.