Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
About this workshop:
Do you know what intellectual property (IP) is? Did you know IP assets are valuable more than ever in today’s data-driven and digital economy? Have you ever thought about protecting your IP? Are you familiar with the various types of IP that can protect your innovation? Or protect your brand? Come and learn about the importance of protecting your intangible assets!
About the speaker: Nicolas Deziel
Nicolas has been working at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) since 2015, starting as a training officer in the Patent Branch. In 2018, he became a Business Services Design and Development Officer, directly supporting the 2018 National IP strategy launched by the federal government. Since he joined CIPO, he has gained extensive knowledge of the IP ecosystem in Canada, created digital products and resources for the IP Awareness and Education Program, as well as presented to a wide variety of audience on many IP related topics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed) as his professional endeavours have always been in training, learning design and outreach.
He will start a new role in April, as an Intellectual Property Advisor at CIPO, where he will be able to work more closely with Canadian innovators and small and medium-sized businesses.
About the Organization
The 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.