Join us this summer!
Since 1994, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and McGill University have gathered some of the best practitioners in the field to conduct a series of intensive, practical summer courses in intellectual property. More than 2000 professionals from the business, legal and public sectors have gained valuable insight and hands-on strategies by participating in our unique summer program. Our introductory and advanced courses offer you an excellent opportunity to network with individuals from diverse backgrounds who like you, have an interest in Canadian intellectual property.
Understanding Patents: July 23 – July 27, 2012
- Learn how to protect inventions using the patent system.
- Obtain a patent and manage a patent portfolio.
- Establish a patenting, licensing & enforcement strategy.
Understanding Trade-marks: July 30 – August 3, 2012
- Select and protect valuable trade-marks.
- Manage a trade-mark portfolio efficiently.
- Obtain protection abroad.
Managing Trade-mark Disputes: August 8 - 10, 2012
- Defend contentious proceedings before the Trade-marks Office.
- Understand litigation before the courts.
- Manage disputes involving the Internet.
Copyright Master Class: August 8 - 10, 2012
- Secure and enforce copyright.
- Navigate through key issues in the entertainment and publishing fields.
- Gain in-depth knowledge on copyright in information technology
Find out more!
For a detailed outline of the program, including full course descriptions and a listing of our guest speakers, please download our 2012 Summer Course in Intellectual Property Brochure [.pdf].
If you require more information, please contact us by telephone at 514-398-5454, or by ip [dot] conted [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Email).
IPIC/MCGILL IP COURSES - 2012 ACCREDITATION
| Course Name |
Barreau |
Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) |
Law Society of Saskatchewan |
Law Society of British Columbia |
|
Understanding Patents Module 1 |
14.75 hours |
14 hours |
14 hours |
14 hours |
|
Understanding Patents Module 2 |
21.5 hours |
22 hours |
20.5 hours |
22 hours |
|
Understanding Trade-marks Module 1 |
14.25 hours |
14 hours |
14 hours |
14 hours |
|
Understanding Trade-marks Module 2 |
22.5 hours |
21 hours |
22 hours |
21 hours |
|
Managing Trade-mark Disputes |
21 hours |
21 hours |
21 hours |
21 hours |
|
Copyright Master Class |
21 hours |
21 hours |
21 hours |
21 hours |
For more information, please visit the following websites:
Law Society of British Columbia
How to Register
Accommodation
Participants in the IPIC - McGill Summer Program are considered to be guests of the University and can benefit from the discounted rates offered through McGill's Official Hotels Program. To view the hotels listings and to make a reservation, please click here.
The University also opens its New Residence Hall doors to guests during the summer months.
Questions pertaining to accommodations may be directed by ip [dot] conted [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Email).