Conference

IP Foundations for Growing Businesses in Canada

October 21, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Presenters: Jonathan G. Adams, M.Eng., Kazim Agha, PhD, Ken Clark, Ryan T. Evans, Andrea C. Kroetch, Timothy M. Lowman, Kimberly A. McManus, PhD, Jay M. Millman, P. Eng., Joanna L. Pitkin, Pia-Lauren Reece, PhD, Kitt Sinden, M.Sc. and Kaitlin Soye, PhD

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Join the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group for a complimentary half-day program designed for organizations at all stages of growth, from startups and emerging companies to established mid-size businesses, as well as the founders, owners and managers who lead them.
 

Participants will gain practical insights into protecting innovations, managing intellectual property risks and identifying opportunities to use intellectual property as a strategic asset to support growth and strengthen competitive advantage.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Arrival & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Presentations and Q&A
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception

Cost: Complimentary

Location: Aird & Berlis LLP, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 1800, Toronto

Agenda

This program will include sessions focused on:

  • IP 101: Understanding the Basics
  • Securing Your First Patent
  • Trademark Clearance: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
  • Protecting Your Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
  • Understanding IP Ownership: Who Owns What?
  • Auditing and Assessing Your IP Portfolio
  • Top 10 IP Mistakes SMEs Should Avoid
  • Leveraging IP Supports to Scale Your Business


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