Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

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NGen Canada is hiring a Director, Intellectual Property, Advisory to drive IP strategies for industry-changing projects! 📌 What You’ll Do: - Guide project teams in IP strategy development and commercialization. - Ensure compliance with public funding IP requirements. - Support technology innovation through expert IP advisory. This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in Canada. Be part of an organization solving global challenges in health care, sustainability, and more. Visit the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s Job Board for more details! https://lnkd.in/eQGshexR

Joyeuses fêtes de l'IPIC ! Notre bureau sera fermé du 23 décembre au 1er janvier 2025.

Happy Holidays from IPIC! Our office will be closed from December 23 to January 1, 2025.

Hanukkah is a time of celebration, tradition, and creativity. For content creators in Canada—whether you’re designing holiday merchandise, crafting social media campaigns, or writing Hanukkah-themed stories—it’s essential to be mindful of intellectual property laws. The festive spirit of Hanukkah offers abundant creative inspiration, but it also raises important questions about copyright and trademark issues, especially when incorporating traditional symbols, phrases, and imagery. Chad Finkelstein, Partner at Dale & Lessmann LLP, details the importance of navigating these legal considerations in this insightful UnscrIPted article. Learn how to ensure your creative work respects cultural heritages and avoids potential legal pitfalls. https://lnkd.in/eKF7qU34

Join one of Canada’s most distinguished law firms specializing in intellectual property! Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP is seeking skilled professionals to enhance their dynamic team. Current Openings: - A trademark agent with two plus (2+) years’ experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, and oppositions. Preference will be given to the candidate with a law degree. - A mid-level associate with four (4) or more years of relevant experience to join our Patent Prosecution Group as a Class 1 patent agent. An undergraduate degree in engineering or applied science will be considered an asset and preference will be given to the candidate with a law degree. Contribute to a legacy of safeguarding intellectual property rights globally. Start your journey with Riches, McKenzie & Herbert LLP today! https://lnkd.in/gy2m-X6U #IPLaw #Trademark #Patent #Careers

Effective IP administration plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of any IP practice. In this webinar, explore practical strategies for optimizing the performance of daily IP administration tasks. From leveraging technology and organizing your workflow, to adopting time management techniques and prioritizing tasks effectively, you will learn actionable tips to help you create a more productive work environment. Speakers Megan Hudson - Field Law Felix Tang - OPEN IP Corporation Register Today! https://lnkd.in/e9-7unvP

The Trademark Agent Exam Prep Course is an in-depth 10-week online program intended to prepare candidates for CPATA’s Qualifying Exams - the Trademark Knowledge Exam and the Trademark Agent Skills Exam. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eWHM5Hyp

NGen Canada is hiring a Director, Intellectual Property, Advisory to drive IP strategies for industry-changing projects! 📌 What You’ll Do: - Guide project teams in IP strategy development and commercialization. - Ensure compliance with public funding IP requirements. - Support technology innovation through expert IP advisory. This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in Canada. Be part of an organization solving global challenges in health care, sustainability, and more. Visit the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s Job Board for more details! https://lnkd.in/eQGshexR

If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it. Twice in the past four months, the Trademark Opposition Board has identified instances where an applicant’s agent has cited cases that do not exist as part of arguments filed to request an interlocutory ruling under section 38(6) of the Trademarks Act to strike all or part of an opposition statement. The suspected culprit behind these false citations —generative artificial intelligence. Tamara Céline Winegust, Principal at Smart & Biggar, explains how these incidents unfolded and what legal professionals must do to avoid similar mistakes. Read more here in UnscrIPted: https://lnkd.in/gqZneMWV #IPLaw #Trademarks #Patents