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IPIC’s Annual Conference is the most important IP conference in Canada. It is an opportunity for members of the IP community to learn about exciting developments in IP and to earn annual CPD and CLE credits. Join us virtually this year and be part of an incredible conference!

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Add to My Calendar 2021-10-14 12:30:00 2021-10-15 16:30:00 America/Toronto IPIC2021 Virtual – October 14 - 15, 2021 IPIC’s Annual Conference is the most important IP conference in Canada. It is an opportunity for members of the IP community to learn about exciting developments in IP and to earn annual CPD and CLE credits. Join us virtually this year and be part of an incredible conference! Virtual Intellectual Property Institute of Canada admin@ipic.ca

SPEAKERS

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

     
14:00-19:30   REGISTRATION
15:00-17:30   OPTIONAL WORKSHOP | The Bot Stops Here: AI and the Future of IP Practice
17:30-19:30   WELCOME RECEPTION
     
     
07:00-17:00   REGISTRATION
07:00-08:15   BREAKFAST
08:30-08:40   OPENING REMARKS
08:40-09:40   KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Sage Paul | Executive & Artistic Director, Indigenous Fashion Arts
09:40-10:00   NETWORKING BREAK
10:00-11:00   PLENARY | IP Funding: Cultivating Canadian Innovation and Economic Prosperity
11:00-12:00   PLENARY | Redefining Deference: Implications for IP Professionals Speakers
12:15-13:45   IP ROUNDTABLES AND LUNCH | Ethics/Professionalism
14:00-15:00   BREAKOUT | Essential Elements and the Free World Trust Legacy: Where Are We Now?
BREAKOUT | Protecting and Selling Image Rights (Real and Fake)
15:00-16:00   BREAKOUT | Dispute Finance and IP Insurance : Turning Litigation into an Asset
BREAKOUT | Trademark Tactics: Navigating Bad Faith After SkyKick
16:00-17:00   NETWORKING MIXER
18:30-23:00   TRIVIA NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF THE IPIC FOUNDATION
     
     
07:00-15:00   REGISTRATION
07:00-08:15   BREAKFAST
08:30-09:00   PLENARY | CIPO Update
09:00-10:00   PLENARY | College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents: Update on New Initiatives
10:00-10:15   NETWORKING BREAK
10:15-11:15   BREAKOUT | Rethinking Patent Law: Unresolved Challenges in Canadian Doctrine
BREAKOUT | “Fair” or Foul? Copyright Battles
11:15-12:15   BREAKOUT | Patent Office Practice Update
BREAKOUT | Trademarks Office Practice Update
12:30-13:45   IP ROUNDTABLES AND LUNCH
14:00-14:45   PLENARY | IPIC Feud! Novel & Non-Obvious v. Creative & Original
14:45-15:55   PLENARY | From Courtroom to Practice: A Review of Top IP Cases
15:55-16:00   CLOSING REMARKS | Closing Remarks
18:30-22:30   RECEPTION & GALA
22:30-24:00   DESSERT RECEPTION
     

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CPD/CLE

This program is eligible for Substantive Hours and contains Professionalism Hours or Ethics Hours where applicable.

  SUBSTANTIVE HOURS
(up to)
PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS
(up to)*
Law Society of Ontario
             
SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 5

PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: 1.5**

Law Society of British Columbia SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 5 PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: 1.5
Law Society of Saskatchewan SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): Pending PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: Pending
Law Society of Alberta SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 5 PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: 1.5
Law Society of Manitoba SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 5 PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: 1.5
Barreau du Québec SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 6.5 PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: N/A
Law Society of New Brunswick SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): Pending PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: N/A
New York State CLE Board SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 6 PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: 1.5
California State Bar SUBSTANTIVE HOURS (up to): 5 PROFESSIONALISM | ETHICS (up to)*: 1.5

*Professionalism | Ethics Hours 
**Includes up to 0.75 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Professionalism Hours.

Accreditation of this program in other jurisdictions will be considered if interest is expressed. Please contact Kim Arial at karial@ipic.ca.

 

REGISTRATION FEES

MEMBER

BEFORE AND INCLUDING AUGUST 21, 2020
$799

AFTER AUGUST 21, 2020
$899
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NON MEMBER

BEFORE AND INCLUDING AUGUST 21, 2020
$1,199

AFTER AUGUST 21, 2020
$1,299
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EMERITUS/
HONORARY

$399

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STUDENT

(PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A CANADIAN UNIVERSITY REQUIRED)
$399

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FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid may be available to attend the conference. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their annual income.

Inquiries: admin@ipic.ca

CANCELLATION POLICY

A cancellation fee of $50 (plus applicable tax) will apply to cancellations received in writing on or before September 1, 2020.

Refunds will not be issued after this date, but substitutions will be permitted.

SPONSORS

Virtual Platform Sponsor

Session Sponsors

Virtual Exhibiting Sponsor

Sponsors

BECOME A SPONSOR

Interesting in becoming an IPIC2020 sponsor? Contact IPIC’s Manager of Education and Events, Kim Arial, for more information.

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