The career of an IP professional is rarely a straight line. While the law firm model remains a cornerstone of the profession, the modern IP landscape has expanded to offer a diverse array of paths—each requiring a unique mindset and toolkit. Whether you are an aspiring partner, a future in-house strategist, a prospective public servant, or a budding legal tech entrepreneur, understanding the full breadth of the profession is essential for long-term success.
This webinar brings together four distinguished IP professionals to pull back the curtain on the different worlds of IP practice in Canada. We will explore the specialized focus of traditional private practice, the business-centric world of in-house counsel, the regulatory and examination side at CIPO, and the burgeoning field of IP-adjacent entrepreneurship.
Attendees will gain a comparative look at:
Join us to gain a clearer vision of where your expertise can take you and how to navigate the evolving Canadian IP ecosystem with confidence. The panel will be followed by a networking session where attendees can engage with the panelists and gain personalized insights into the many opportunities of an IP career.
This program contains up to 1 hour Professionalism or Ethics, where applicable, or it may qualify for 1 hour in a category other than ethics, subject to provincial law society rules, such as the Barreau du Québec.
| Hours | |
Law Society of Ontario | 1 |
| Law Society of British Columbia | 1 |
| Law Society of Saskatchewan | 1 |
| Law Society of Manitoba | 1 |
| Law Society of Alberta | 1 |
| New York State CLE Board | 1 |
** An application for accreditation of the session will be submitted upon request by a participant
NY CLE: Nontransitional (Experienced Attorneys Only).
This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.
| Individual | $90.00 + tax | |
| Group: 4 to 5 people | $355.00 + tax | |
| Group: 6 to 10 people | $599.00 + tax | |
| Group: 11 to 15 people | $899.00 + tax | |
| Group: 16 or more people | $1,399.00 + tax | |
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| Individual | $160.00 + tax | |
| Group: 4 to 5 people | $499.00 + tax | |
| Group: 6 to 10 people | $799.00 + tax | |
| Group: 11 to 15 people | $1,199.00 + tax | |
| Group: 16 or more people | $1,799.00 + tax | |
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GROUP REGISTRATION
To register a group, all participants must be from the same firm and city.
****Financial aid may be available to participate in this webinar. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their annual income. Inquiries: education@ipic.ca
Participants will view the webinar presentation online using Zoom. A web link and audio coordinates will be provided to the registrant the day before the webinar.
education@ipic.ca
613-234-0516
Program subject to change.
