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SUMMARY:What is patentable in the software space?
DESCRIPTION:Code is copyright and a lot of modern development in software is reliant on open-sourced code/libraries or dependant on API integrations with terms and conditions. Amidst all that\, if you’re building a software solution\, what then is patentable? \nThis workshop will look into area of software patents and what can and cannot be protected when it comes to software related inventions. The current state of the law on this topic around the world will be explored and in particular\, the treatment of such inventions in Canada\, the US and Europe. Different strategies on how to protect software inventions with patents and to increase value for you software company will be discussed. \nAbout the Speaker from DLA Piper (Canada) LLP \n \nRichard Mar\, Partner \nRichard assists clients with patentability and infringement opinions\, drafting licensing agreements\, and ‎enforcing intellectual property rights\, which includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications and ‎developing a global patent filing strategy for clients in a wide variety of technology areas including computer software and hardware\, artificial intelligence\, financial technologies (business methods/blockchain)\, virtualization technology\, electrical products and integrated circuits\, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes\, medical devices\, and mechanical fields. \nHe has drafted hundreds of patent applications for ‎clients ranging from sole inventors to large multinational corporations with well-established patent ‎programs. He also has experience in assisting clients with enforcement of their intellectual property rights ‎in Canada and internationally. Richard is also an active member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). He is an instructor for ‎IPIC’s Patent Agent Training Course and trains the next generation of patent agents. \nThis event is hosted in partnership with Tech Yukon.\nPlease note the event timing is in PDT. \nRegister Here!\n 
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/what-is-patentable-in-the-software-space/
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with Chang Han
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nInterested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best? \nBook a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer\, Chang Han\, during his virtual Office Hours! \n​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP\, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.\n​\nPlease note\, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs. \nTimes available for booking on April 5th – times between 11AM to 3:30PM \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/office-hours-with-chang-han-5/2024-10-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T110000
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with Chang Han
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nInterested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best? \nBook a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer\, Chang Han\, during his virtual Office Hours! \n​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP\, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.\n​\nPlease note\, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs. \nTimes available for booking on April 5th – times between 11AM to 3:30PM \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/office-hours-with-chang-han-5/2024-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T110000
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with Chang Han
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nInterested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best? \nBook a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer\, Chang Han\, during his virtual Office Hours! \n​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP\, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.\n​\nPlease note\, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs. \nTimes available for booking on April 5th – times between 11AM to 3:30PM \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/office-hours-with-chang-han-5/2024-10-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T093000
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SUMMARY:Tech & Toast: A VentureLabs Breakfast Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTech & Toast: A VentureLabs Breakfast Series\, is back on October 23. We welcome Gowling WLG’s Associate\, Anika Klassen\, to discuss trade secrets. This session will cover how to effectively manage and protect your company’s confidential know-how through every stage of the business lifecycle. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions at the end of the short presentation. \nWhen: October 23rd @ 9:30 – 10:30 AM PST\nWhere: VentureLabs office\, 12th floor kitchen (1200 – 555 W Hastings St\, Vancouver)\nWho: Science and technology company founders/leaders\, AccelerateIP clients\nFormat: In person – Registration required \nThe series is a partnership between SFU VentureLabs and AccelerateIP\, and includes a light breakfast limited to the first 30 attendees. \nAbout the speaker: Anika Klassen \n\nAnika Klassen is an associate in Gowling WLG’s Vancouver office working in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department and as a member of the Tech Group. Her practice focuses on technology commercial transactions\, licensing and commercial contracts.\nIn particular\, Anika advises clients on the acquisition\, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights throughout the business lifecycle.\nWhile studying law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia\, Anika participated in the Richards Buell Sutton LLP Business Law Clinic and the UBC Law Review. She also served as President of the Women’s Caucus and Co-President of the Allard Law and Business Society. Before law school\, Anika completed her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. \nAbout Tech & Toast: A VentureLabs Breakfast Series\nWe bring the experts\, pastries\, and coffee to Tech & Toast so that founders can connect and learn from subject matter experts. This monthly in-person event will feature topics like IP\, customer discovery\, competitor analysis\, etc. Join Tech & Toast to connect with other science and tech founders\, meet with experts\, and gain insights to grow your company. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/tech-toast-a-venturelabs-breakfast-series/
LOCATION:SFU Venture Labs\, 555 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 4N6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with Chang Han
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nInterested in AccelerateIP but not sure which stream suits you best? \nBook a time with our IP Executive in Residence and former IP Lawyer\, Chang Han\, during his virtual Office Hours! \n​Whether you have questions about the right program or need guidance on AccelerateIP\, Chang is here to help you navigate your options.\n​\nPlease note\, this isn’t legal advice but a chance to explore your opportunities within our programs. \nTimes available for booking on April 5th – times between 11AM to 3:30PM \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/office-hours-with-chang-han-5/2024-10-25/
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