Smart & Biggar hosts a session for ACC Ontario to explore IP Basics & Beyond

On May 28th Smart & Biggar will partner with the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) to host a continuing education session that covers ‘IP Basics & Beyond’ over lunch at the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

From manufacturers of commercial goods to service providers in the consumer and B2B space, the case for In-House Counsel to be involved in driving a clear Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is stronger than ever.

In-House Counsel who understand how to leverage and protect a company's IP assets can bring strategic value to the business, help improve a company's market position and have a direct impact on corporate profitability.Partner, Matthew Zischka, will be joined by Richard Brait, General Counsel for Siemens Canada Limited, to discuss with in-house counsel how to collaborate with their business stakeholders and global legal teams to identify Intellectual Property in their businesses.

Topics will include:

• Tips for getting started to develop a strategic IP roadmap
• How to identify and manage Intellectual Property within the business
• Understanding the risks and pitfalls of not effectively protecting IP assets
• Intersection and alignment of global and local IP interests and assets
• IP Challenges: When to leverage outside counsel, and specialized IP services

The ACC Ontario Chapter serves the needs of over 800 in-house lawyers who represent more than 300 companies in Ontario through networking, knowledge sharing, and continuing legal education on behalf of the in-house profession. 

Smart & Biggar is Canada's largest firm practising exclusively in intellectual property and technology law, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. As leaders in intellectual property and technology law Smart & Biggar has been serving clients for over a century.