Fireside Chat: Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) for Lethbridge’s Key Industries 

Event Overview 

Join us for an in-person fireside chat with an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) lawyer, designed to empower Lethbridge’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and newcomers to Canada. This engaging event will explore the fundamentals of IP, its strategic value, and practical applications tailored to the region’s industries and those building a new life and business in Alberta. 

Key Topics: 

• What is Intellectual Property? 
  Understand the essentials of IP and why it’s crucial for protecting innovations, branding, and creations. 

• Types of Intellectual Property: 
  Dive into patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to discover how each applies to businesses and creative works. 

• Developing an IP Strategy: 
  Learn how to align your IP approach with your business or professional goals to drive growth and secure your assets. 

• Industry-Specific Insights: 
  Explore how IP impacts Lethbridge’s key sectors, including: 

• Agriculture and Agri-Food: 
  Protect innovations in farming technologies, crop development, and food processing. 

• Manufacturing: 
  Safeguard designs, production methods, and branding in this vital sector. 

• Health Care and Education: 
  Understand IP’s role in medical technologies, research, and educational content. 

• Retail and Hospitality: 
  Learn how to protect trademarks and leverage branding for business success. 

• IP for Newcomers to Canada: 
  Discover how newcomers can protect their unique ideas, products, and services as they establish their businesses in Alberta. 

Interactive Q&A Session: 

Get answers to your specific questions in a dedicated Q&A session with our IP expert. 

Who Should Attend? 

This event is perfect for: 

• Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. 

• Professionals in agriculture, manufacturing, health care, education, retail, and hospitality. 

• Newcomers to Canada looking to protect their business ideas and navigate IP in their new home. 

• Innovators, creators, and anyone seeking to understand and leverage IP. 

Presented By: 

This event is proudly hosted by Catapult Startups, dedicated to supporting Lethbridge’s industries and newcomers to Canada by providing knowledge and resources for success. 

Contact Information: 

For inquiries, please contact us at admin@catapultstartups.org  

Why Attend? 

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or newcomer, this event is your chance to gain actionable insights and build a strong foundation for protecting your intellectual property. We look forward to welcoming you!