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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
DESCRIPTION:Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What is intellectual property (IP)? \n• How may IP be valuable to a small business? \n• Why is IP important? \n• How can IP unlock the value of my idea? \n• What are the benefits of IP? \n• How do you know if you have IP? \n• What IP resources are available to me? \nJoin us to learn all about intellectual property rights and how they may apply to your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nElizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for more than 20 years in a variety of roles\, including trademark examiner and business development officer. She has a passion for helping entrepreneurs understand the importance and value of intellectual property and believes strongly in providing service excellence to clients. Elizabeth is also an inactive Trademark Agent\, listed on the Canadian Patent Agent and Trademark Agent (CPATA) register.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-ip-why-is-ip-important-7/
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CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
DESCRIPTION:Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What is intellectual property (IP)? \n• How may IP be valuable to a small business? \n• Why is IP important? \n• How can IP unlock the value of my idea? \n• What are the benefits of IP? \n• How do you know if you have IP? \n• What IP resources are available to me? \nJoin us to learn all about intellectual property rights and how they may apply to your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nElizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for more than 20 years in a variety of roles\, including trademark examiner and business development officer. She has a passion for helping entrepreneurs understand the importance and value of intellectual property and believes strongly in providing service excellence to clients. Elizabeth is also an inactive Trademark Agent\, listed on the Canadian Patent Agent and Trademark Agent (CPATA) register.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-ip-why-is-ip-important-8/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:SBCO
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SUMMARY:What’s next? Business strategies to overcome uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Tariffs and their repercussions are transforming our economy at a historic speed. What can you do to navigate these changes\, their economic fallout and find opportunities? \nTo help you find concrete answers\, BDC is hosting a new webinar featuring Chief Economist\, Pierre Cléroux\, and a panel of experts. \nJoin BDC for an economic update and up-to-the-minute insights that will help you navigate this rapidly changing trade and economic landscape. Stay informed on practical advice to manage the uncertainty and its impact on your business. You will also get to ask your questions live for their experts to answer. \nWhy you should attend:\n\nHear from BDC’s Chief Economist to get up-to-date economic information and understand how changing global trade patterns could impact the Canadian economy.\nDiscover practical advice to help your business sustain\, stabilize and seize opportunities that can emerge from times of uncertainty.\nLearn from experts who have helped countless entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses successfully.?\n\nEvent Contact: BDC\nEvent Website: Register here
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/whats-next-business-strategies-to-overcome-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO
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SUMMARY:She Means Business – A Women’s Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening networking with like minded entrepreneurs at a beautiful location\n\n\nShe Means Business! \nCalling all female ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS OWNERS! Join us at Bond Street Event Centre Oshawa for a Women’s Networking Event. Connect authentically with like minded people. Take the opportunity to engage in interesting conversations\, share your story and prioritize yourself and your business. \nAppetizers will be provided \nAlcohol is not included. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/she-means-business-a-womens-networking-event/
LOCATION:BOND|ST Event Centre\, 44 Bond Street East\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1G 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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