{"id":139017,"date":"2026-07-21T15:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-understanding-industrial-designs\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:19:39","slug":"getting-started-with-intellectual-property-understanding-industrial-designs","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-understanding-industrial-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with Intellectual Property-Understanding Industrial Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about what industrial designs may protect  &amp; how to use design elements to increase the value of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>About the workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you leveraging the full value of your designs? Whether you\u2019re creating innovative product designs, packaging, or graphical user interfaces, protecting your industrial designs can give your business a competitive edge. But protection alone isn&rsquo;t enough &#8211; having a well-structured IP strategy is key to long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this webinar, we&rsquo;ll explore the fundamentals of <strong><strong>industrial design protection &#8211; <\/strong><\/strong>what qualifies as an industrial design, how to protect it, and why it matters. You&rsquo;ll gain a solid understanding of how these rights differ from other forms of IP like patents, trademarks, and copyrights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More importantly, we&rsquo;ll introduce you to the <strong><strong>importance of having an IP strategy<\/strong><\/strong>. You&rsquo;ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>Why an IP strategy matters<\/strong><\/strong> for businesses of all sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>How industrial design protection fits into your broader business goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>What steps to take<\/strong><\/strong> to begin developing an IP strategy tailored to your products and markets<\/li>\n\n\n\t<li><strong><strong>Real-world examples<\/strong><\/strong> of how companies use design protection to differentiate and strengthen their market position<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a startup founder, product designer, entrepreneur, or part of a growing business, this session will help you start thinking strategically about your intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&rsquo;ll leave you with practical takeaways, useful resources, and a roadmap to begin building an IP strategy that supports innovation, growth, and brand value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>About CIPO:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\" title=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Canadian Intellectual Property Office<\/a> (CIPO) is a special operating agency of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. 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