Learn@Lunch: Understanding Business Intellectual Property (IP) in Canada

Free Workshop.

In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

🔐 Protect Your Business: Learn How to Use Intellectual Property in Canada

Are you an entrepreneur looking to protect your creations and build a resilient business? 🚀 Protect Your Business: Learn How to Use Intellectual Property in Canada in this free, one-hour online session tailored specifically for innovators and startups.

📅 Friday, June 13, 2025 | 🕛 12 PM – 1 PM | 💻 Online

Join us for a Learn@Lunch webinar with Dr. Ramesh Rajaduray, Vice Chair of the International IP Commercialization Council (GTA chapter), as he breaks down the fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) in a practical, accessible way.

💡 Why Intellectual Property Matters for Entrepreneurs
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, ideas are currency. 💰 This workshop will show you how understanding and protecting IP is not just a legal step — it's a competitive edge. Whether you're a first-time founder or a scaling entrepreneur, securing your intellectual assets is key to long-term success. 🛡️

📚 What You’ll Learn
🛠️ Types of Protection
Explore how different forms of IP apply to your business:
📝 Copyrights: Protect your original works and creative content
™️ Trademarks: Safeguard your brand identity
🤐 Trade Secrets: Keep confidential business info secure
🔬 Patents: Learn how to protect inventions
🎨 Design Rights: Secure your product’s visual uniqueness

🌐 Real-World IP Scenarios for Entrepreneurs
Dr. Rajaduray will walk through common IP challenges, including:
🚨 Ownership and flight risk of IP
🤝 Agreements with contractors/consultants
👥 IP in hiring and team management
📄 Licensing and commercialization strategies
🛍️ Selling on e-commerce platforms
🔗 Joint ventures and IP sharing

🛡️ Secure Your Business Assets
Don’t let your hard work be vulnerable to misuse or theft. 🔐 Protect Your Business: Learn How to Use Intellectual Property in Canada and gain the confidence to manage what makes your business unique.

✅ Why You Should Attend:
🎟️ Free to attend
❓ Live Q&A included
🚀 Ideal for early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs

📲 Reserve your spot and make your IP work for you!

📌 Open to participants across Quebec
🗣️ Presented in English
💻 Online live-streaming format

In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.