Since 1994, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill
University have gathered some of the best practitioners in intellectual
property to conduct successful, targeted and practical courses in patents,
trade-marks and copyright. This summer, they bring their proven formula to
bear on the following courses:
Understanding Patents - An Introductory Course
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Module 1
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July 30-31 The Begining: Obtaining a Patent
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Module 2
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August 1-2 Exploiting IP Rights: A Worldwide Strategy for
Attacking and Defending a Patent
Understanding Trade-marks - An Introductory Course
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Module 1
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August 6-7 Basics of Canadian Trade-mark Procurement
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Module 2
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August 8-10 Fundamentals of Trade-mark Management and Contentious
Proceedings
The Trade-marks Practitioner - An Advanced Course
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Module 1
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August 13-14 Licensing and Current Topics in Trade-mark Law
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Module 2
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August 15-17 Trade-mark Opposition and Litigation
The Business of Copyright
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August 13-15
Find out more
A detailed outline of the 2007 program, including course descriptions and
guest lecturers is available in our brochure:
Who should attend
These lectures and workshops are designed to respond to the needs of
professionals in the legal sector as well as concerned members of the
business community, therefore offering, in addition to learning
opportunities, great networking ones.
Format
The flexible format allows you to focus your training by attending only the
Module(s) that interest you, or choose a more comprehensive, three to
five-day series of lectures and workshops. Please consult the course brochure
for details.
Accommodation
Participants in the IPIC - McGill Summer Program are considered to be guests
of the University and can benefit from the discounted rates offered through
McGill's
Official Hotels Program. The University also opens its Residences to guests during the
summer months. Questions pertaining to accomodations may be directed by
Email to the
Department of General Studies.
Registration
Please send your completed 2007 Registration Form [.pdf] to
McGill University before June 15, 2007. Registrations will be accepted on a
first-come first-serve basis. After the June 15 deadline, please contact us
to inquire about remaining spaces.
Payment:
All fees must be paid upon registration. Fees may be paid by Visa or
Mastercard by completing the appropriate section on the registration form. We
also accept payment by cheque, money order or debit card.
Third Party Sponsorship:
Companies paying fees on behalf of their employees may be eligible for a tax
deduction in accordance with Bill 90, or for the refundable training tax
credit. To find out more, click here.
If you have an agreement with your employer whereby the company should be
billed directly for your course fees, please refer to the Student Accounts Website
for instructions on initiating a Third Party Sponsorship. Please submit all
the required Third Party Sponsorship documents to the Department of General
Studies along with your registration.
CONTACT US
For more information on any of the intellectual property courses or to be put
on our mailing list, please contact us by telephone at (514) 398-5454, or by
Email
