Innovative Intellectual Property
Management Seminar

Led by a group of experienced practitioners in the field, this seminar will highlight the different types of intellectual property, as well as focus on topics of negotiation preparation, licensing, new venture creation and intellectual property strategies. In addition, linking intellectual property protection strategies to marketing/business strategies will be covered along with practical case studies and a panel discussion.

In response to industry demand, this seminar is being offered as part of an “Innovation Series” of seminars that facilitate increased commercialization and reception to new technology by Alberta firms.

Space is limited so register soon!

March Seminar Dates
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Edmonton			Calgary
March 5, 2003			March 12, 2003

Seminar Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration: starts at 8:15 a.m.
Cost: $50 (plus GST)
Includes light lunch and course materials.

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Tentative Topic Areas

A.M. Agenda
Intellectual Property Strategies

Alberta Research Council
Nancy Cranston
Lorena Forster
Lisa Spinks

Intellectual Property Rights
Key Information for Each Form of IP Protection
Making Decisions on How and When to Protect IP
Things to Remember to Keep IP Confidential

P.M. Agenda
Commercialization Options

Smart and Biggar
Terry Kuharchuk (Edmonton / Calgary)
Michael Manson (Edmonton)
Ted Sum (Calgary)

Gowlings
John Ramsey

Preparing for Negotiation
Licensing
New Venture Creation

Linking IP Protection Strategies to Marketing/Business Strategies

Bennett Jones
Gordon Sustrik
Thompson Lambert
Doug Thompson

Case Studies and Examples
Panel Discussion

This high quality event is made possible with the generous sponsorship and support of the following organizations:

*Smart & Biggar*	*Thompson Lambert*
*Bennet Jones*	*Gowlings*



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