IPIC/McGill Summer IP Courses 2025

July 7 - 24, 2025
COURSE Patents Trademarks Copyright
Beginner
Intermediate
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SAVE THE DATES - PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT COURSES!

Expand Your Expertise in Intellectual Property This Summer

Attend 1, 2 or all 3 week-long courses, or a module

Course schedules and registration available soon
Inquiries: 514-398-5454 / ip.conted@mcgill.ca

Mark your calendars! IPIC and McGill’s School of Continuing Studies invite you to the highly anticipated Intellectual Property Summer Program—a premier learning experience designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and legal experts looking to deepen their knowledge in IP law.

Taking place in person at McGill in Montreal, this professional development program offers three optional courses led by top industry experts, providing you with practical insights and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of IP. Taught by seasoned IP practitioners, the program consists of three courses in the areas of patents, trademarks and copyright. Participants can sign up for individual modules or full courses to gain knowledge of a specific area of IP, acquire the insights needed to protect an IP portfolio, or advance their careers in the area of IP law. 

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This year’s courses will include some of the most trending topics in the field:

  • AI & Copyright – Explore the implications of artificial intelligence on copyright protection and ownership.
  • Trademark Strategies – Learn best practices for selecting, filing, and defending trademarks in today’s fast-changing market.
  • IP in Digital Media & Gaming – Understand how copyright law applies to virtual reality, online games, and user-generated content.
  • Counterfeit Protection – Get insights into how businesses can safeguard their brands from counterfeit goods online and offline.
  • IP in Commercial Transactions – Learn about intellectual property considerations in mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
  • Patent Protection and Enforcement – Learn how to obtain, protect and enforce a patent and strategies to develop a strong patent portfolio.

This course will be in person at McGill University in Montreal. Space is limited. 

Understanding Trademarks
July 7 - 11, 2025

Module 1 - Basics of Canadian Trademark Prosecution (July 7 - 8) 
Module 2 - Fundamentals of Trademark Management and Contentious Proceedings (July 9 - 10)
Module 3 - Fundamentals of the Madrid System for Canadian Practitioners (July 11) 

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Understanding Patents
July 14 - 18, 2025

Module 1 - Obtaining and Enforcing a Patent – The Basics and Why They Matter to Your Business (July 14 - 16)
Module 2 - Exploiting IP Rights – Strategies for Patent Portfolio Management (July 17 - 18)

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Copyright Master Class
July 21 - 24, 2025    2025 IPIC McGill Summer Course CR Directors EN

 
 Inquiries: 514-398-5454 / ip.conted@mcgill.ca