{"id":136907,"date":"2026-03-17T15:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/progress-with-ip-building-an-ip-strategy-virtual-4\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:57:06","slug":"progress-with-ip-building-an-ip-strategy-virtual-4","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/progress-with-ip-building-an-ip-strategy-virtual-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Progress with IP &#8211; Building an IP Strategy (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"event-content--date\">Apr 14 @ 11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm<\/h2>\n<h2>Progress with IP &#8211; Building an IP Strategy (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>If you&rsquo;re launching a new business or developing a fresh idea, your intellectual property (IP) could be one of your most valuable assets, yet it\u2019s often one of the most overlooked. In today\u2019s fast-moving, innovation-driven world, having a clear IP strategy from the start isn\u2019t just smart &#8211; it\u2019s essential.<\/p>\n<p>This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage business owners who want to understand how to protect and leverage their ideas. We\u2019ll walk you through why it\u2019s important to think about IP early, how it ties directly to your business goals, and the steps you can take to build an IP strategy that supports your long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why IP matters for new businesses and business ideas<\/li>\n<li>How IP strategy fits into your overall business planning<\/li>\n<li>What kinds of IP you may need to protect (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets)<\/li>\n<li>How to start building a strategy that aligns with your vision and resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re developing a new product, brand, service, or technology, this session will give you the foundational knowledge and practical tools to begin protecting your ideas and setting your business up for growth.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait until someone else claims your idea &#8211; join us and learn how to take control of your IP from day one.<\/p>\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<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/1985385395162\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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>Apr 14 @ 11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm Progress with IP &#8211; Building an IP Strategy (Virtual) About the workshop: If you&rsquo;re launching a new business or developing a fresh idea, your intellectual property (IP) could be one of your most valuable assets, yet it\u2019s often one of the most overlooked. 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