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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-5/2024-11-01/
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SUMMARY:IP Town Hall | Accelerate Okanagan
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: November 6th 4-6 PM (doors open at 3:30)\nLocation: HQ Boardroom at AO\nTickets: Free (Includes pizza & beer!) \nNavigating the complexities of Intellectual Property (IP) protection is crucial at every stage of your company’s journey—from idea validation to scaling and beyond. Whether you’re trying to safeguard your innovations\, prepare for fundraising\, or secure your product in international markets\, understanding the legal landscape can help you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. \nCome ready with your questions! This workshop will be interactive\, allowing attendees to ask questions\, share their experiences\, and engage in direct discussions with the legal experts from Lawson Lundell LLP\, who specialize in commercialization\, patent\, and trademark law. This free session is designed for tech founders\, providing actionable insights and real-time advice in an interactive format. This session is hosted by Accelerate Okanagan\, in partnership with AccelerateIP. \n\nOn the Panellists: \n\nPaul Matthews – Partner\, Engineer & Technology Commercialization Lawyer\nCarolyn Walters – Trademark Agent\nRick Okimaw – Partner\, Engineer\, and Patent Agent\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nInteractive Town Hall: This isn’t a lecture—it’s your opportunity to ask the tough questions that matter to your startup. Our panelists will tackle everything from protecting early-stage ideas to managing IP while fundraising or expanding globally.\nPizza & Networking: Enjoy some pizza while connecting with fellow founders and professionals in the tech and legal industries.\nQ&A Session: Have specific IP concerns? Bring your questions to the table! Whether you’re unsure about protecting your MVP\, using third-party platforms\, or preparing for investor pitches\, our panel is here to help.\n\n\nCommon Topics We’ll Cover: \n\nHow to protect your IP during the idea validation stage\nWhen and how to file patents as you go to market\nNavigating IP concerns during fundraising and due diligence\nManaging IP when hiring employees\, contractors\, or expanding internationally\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \nThis workshop is ideal for founders at all stages—from early-stage startups to growth-focused companies. Don’t miss this chance to learn from some of the best in the industry and ensure your IP is fully protected as you scale. \nThis event will be hosted in-person at Accelerate Okanagan’s Kelowna Office in the Situation Room Boardroom. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/ip-town-hall-accelerate-okanagan/
LOCATION:Accelerate Okanagan\, 460 Doyle Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y0C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T140000
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SUMMARY:Why IP Strategy Matters for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:​Join AccelerateIP\, VIATEC\, and Dr. Houston Brown for a session on IP strategy and business growth. \n​This session will include: \n\n​Walkthrough of an in-house IP framework for startups and scaleups\n​How IP strategies differ from IP plans\n​Review of key IP assets and why they matter to business strategy\n​Discussion of patents and having an investment grade patent\n​Considerations on IP value vs. IP risk\n\n​Details:\n​Date: Thursday\, November 7th\nTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm PST\nLocation: 777 Fort St\, Victoria\, BC V8W 1G9 \n\nAbout the presenter: ​Houston Brown\, PhD \n\nDr. Houston Brown is a registered patent agent (CA and US)\, a patented inventor\, and a published researcher. He’s won numerous intellectual property awards and is an active contributor to the profession through his work with Canada’s College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents.\n​Houston practiced at a top-ranked international law firm and then went “in house” with a leading global technology provider to deepen his knowledge of the business side of intellectual property. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/why-ip-strategy-matters-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:VIATEC\, 777 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1G9\, 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-5/2024-11-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T110000
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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-5/2024-11-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T110000
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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-5/2024-11-22/
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SUMMARY:IP Speaker Series: Culture and Law
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of culture and IP law\, and learn how founders can protect themselves in a Canadian IP landscape that is not always aligned with Traditional Knowledge. It’s important for any founder to ask themselves\, who can play and what are the rules? \n​​Why This Chat?\n​What You’ll Gain: \n​​● Insider Knowledge: Delve into some key concepts around Traditional Knowledge (TK)\, Traditional Cultural Expression (TCE) and Cultural Competence. \n​​● Real-World Wisdom: Engage with firsthand stories and experiences on how founders can participate in cultural endeavors without committing cultural appropriation. \n​​● Practical Takeaways: Discover strategies on how to ensure that your company’s IP is protected\, when it may not be clear when Traditional Knowledge and Canadian IP may intersect. \n​​● Community and Q&A: This fireside chat format encourages dialogue. Bring your questions\, share your experiences\, and learn from peers navigating the same challenges. \n​​Who Should Join? \n​​Whether you’re at the seed stage or scaling rapidly\, if your startup is navigating the tech ecosystem\, this conversation is for you. Founders\, tech innovators\, and anyone vested in the future of intellectual property in the startup space. \n​​About the Session: \n​​This isn’t just another lecture on IP rights; it’s a chance to join a community of like-minded individuals ready to tackle the complexities of IP strategy together. We’re peeling back the layers of legal jargon to reveal the actionable steps you can take to protect your company’s most valuable assets. \n​​About the Speakers: \n​Mitchel Fleming (Guest) – Part of Toronto’s newest cohort of entertainment lawyers\, Mitchel Fleming brings to his practice a wealth of entertainment experience.\n​Fleming has extensive experience acting as production legal counsel\, including handling rights acquisitions\, international co-pro agreements\, broadcast and distribution deals\, performer agreements\, production financing\, tax credit optimization and E&O insurance reviews for a growing list of feature films and TV series.\n​Fleming not only works on behalf of legacy film and television organizations\, but maintains a diverse roster of clients\, including social media sensations\, comedians\, and live sport entertainment companies.\nEver passionate about economic and community development in Canada’s rural communities\, particularly First Nations\, Fleming has dedicated time and energy to establishing opportunities for First Nations youth to study music in St. John’s\, Newfoundland\, in the hopes that they might bring that knowledge back to their hometowns. \n​Byron Thom (Moderator) – Byron is a lifelong technology enthusiast who has worn many hats in his tech career. Trained as an engineer and a lawyer\, he practiced at one of the leading IP boutiques in Canada helping startups and multinationals protect their technological assets. As a startup founder\, he is a patented inventor who drafted and prosecuted his company’s own patent applications. And\, as a venture capitalist and board member\, he often works with his portfolio companies to develop IP strategies to focus their limited resources on key assets that matter to the business\, to investors and to potential acquirers. Byron is a Partner at the BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and sits on the Board of Governors at UBC. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.accelerateip.ca/event/ip-speaker-series-culture-and-law/
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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-5/2024-11-29/
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