{"id":136319,"date":"2026-02-17T14:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/bring-your-creations-to-life-learn-why-intellectual-property-matters-7\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:11:33","slug":"bring-your-creations-to-life-learn-why-intellectual-property-matters-7","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/bring-your-creations-to-life-learn-why-intellectual-property-matters-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Your Creations to Life &#8211; Learn Why Intellectual Property Matters (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"event-content--date\">Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm<\/h2>\n<h2>Bring Your Creations to Life &#8211; Learn Why Intellectual Property Matters (Virtual)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">\n<p><strong><strong>About the workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you turning your business idea into a real product, service, or brand? Whether you&rsquo;re designing a logo, developing a unique product, offering innovative services, or crafting original content, understanding <strong><strong>intellectual property (IP)<\/strong><\/strong> is essential for protecting your hard work.<\/p>\n<p>This workshop is ideal for small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of building their business. We\u2019ll break down the basics of IP and how it can directly impact your business growth, competitive edge, and long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>You&rsquo;ll learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Trademarks<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 How to protect your business name, logo, slogan, or brand identity so others can&rsquo;t use them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Copyrights<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 How to secure rights over original content.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Patents<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 How to safeguard inventions, products, or processes that are new, useful, and innovative.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Trade Secrets<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 How to protect valuable business information that give you a competitive advantage.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Industrial Designs<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 How to protect the unique look and feel of your product design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ll also cover why IP matters for small businesses &#8211; from avoiding costly legal issues to increasing your business value and attracting investors or partners.<\/p>\n<p>Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A clear understanding of different types of IP and how they apply to your business.<\/li>\n<li>Practical examples and real-life case studies.<\/li>\n<li>Next steps and resources to start protecting your intellectual property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong>About the speaker:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for more than 20 years. While 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. Elizabeth 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>About CIPO:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">The Canadian Intellectual Property Office<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/1983379868578\">FREE WORKSHOP &#8211; REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; line-height: 22px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/img.evbuc.com\/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F908802913%2F20414429654%2F1%2Foriginal.20241129-213940?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=a147d5364aea169723d4b4b21a72ef75\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm Bring Your Creations to Life &#8211; Learn Why Intellectual Property Matters (Virtual) About the workshop: Are you turning your business idea into a real product, service, or brand? 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