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SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Operations\, Time and Risk Management
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SUMMARY:Getting Started w/ Intellectual Property – Understanding Industrial Designs
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what industrial designs may protect  & how to use design elements to increase the value of your business.\n\n\nAbout the workshop: \nAre you leveraging the full value of your designs? Whether you’re creating innovative product designs\, packaging\, or graphical user interfaces\, protecting your industrial designs can give your business a competitive edge. But protection alone isn’t enough – having a well-structured IP strategy is key to long-term success. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore the fundamentals of industrial design protection – what qualifies as an industrial design\, how to protect it\, and why it matters. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how these rights differ from other forms of IP like patents\, trademarks\, and copyrights. \nMore importantly\, we’ll introduce you to the importance of having an IP strategy. You’ll learn: \n\nWhy an IP strategy matters for businesses of all sizes\nHow industrial design protection fits into your broader business goals\nWhat steps to take to begin developing an IP strategy tailored to your products and markets\nReal-world examples of how companies use design protection to differentiate and strengthen their market position\n\nWhether you’re a startup founder\, product designer\, entrepreneur\, or part of a growing business\, this session will help you start thinking strategically about your intellectual property. \nWe’ll leave you with practical takeaways\, useful resources\, and a roadmap to begin building an IP strategy that supports innovation\, growth\, and brand value. \nAbout the speaker: \nElizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for more than 20 years. \nWhile working with CIPO\, Elizabeth has held various positions including a Trademarks Examiner\, a Business Development Officer\, a Project Manager and now as an IP Advisor. \nElizabeth has successfully passed the Trademark Agent examination and is listed as an inactive Trademark Agent on the Canadian Patent Agent and Trademark Agent (CPATA) register. \nAbout CIPO: \nThe Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is a special operating agency of Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada. We deliver intellectual property (IP) services in Canada and educate Canadians on how to use IP more effectively. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-w-intellectual-property-understanding-industrial-designs/
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