With actionable insights and real-world case studies, our webinar will equip you with the strategies and tools that you need to protect your brand both online and at the borders.
Attendees will:
- learn what it takes to build and protect a strong brand;
- learn about tools available to brand owners to distinguish their goods from fakes;
- learn how to best protect against counterfeit goods and dupes;
- realize the value of a multi-faceted approach to brand protection; and
- understand the nuances and particularities of enforcement both at the border and on the web.
Can’t attend the live webinar? Register your details and a recording will be sent to you after the webinar.
Who should attend:
- brand owners, their marketing teams and in-house counsel
- business owners and entrepreneurs
- legal professionals, including IP practitioners
Speakers:
- Graham Hood: Graham’s practice spans all aspects of trademark counselling, prosecution and litigation. He counsels brand owners through trademark selection, clearance and prosecution, as well as opposition proceedings and section 45 non-use, cancellation proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) and invalidity expungement proceedings before the Federal Court.
- Tamara Céline Winegust: Tamara provides strategic advice at all stages of a trademark’s life – from clearance; through filing strategies and prosecution; to licensing and enforcement. Tamara regularly represents clients before the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board, in opposition and non-use cancellation (section 45) proceedings. Her enforcement practice includes assisting clients with anti-counterfeiting matters, including working with Canadian Border Services to record client rights, and identify and stop suspect counterfeit imports.
Looking for CPD/CLE-eligible learning?
This webinar may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, subject to the requirements of your governing body.
- LSO: This program contains 1 hour of Substantive content.
- LSBC: This program contains 1 hour of accredited content.
- Barreau du Québec: This program is eligible up to 1 hour in Québec.
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Please note that this webinar is presented in English only, with French captions available during the live session. Presentation slides will be available in both languages after the webinar.
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