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
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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Understanding Patents
July 6 - 10, 2026
Module 1 - Obtaining and Enforcing a Patent – The Basics and Why They Matter to Your Business (July 6 - 8)
Module 2 - Exploiting IP Rights – Strategies for Patent Portfolio Management (July 9 - 10)
Understanding Trademarks
July 13 - 17, 2026
Module 1 - Basics of Canadian Trademark Prosecution (July 13 - 14)
Module 2 - Fundamentals of Trademark Management and Contentious Proceedings (July 15 - 16)
Module 3 - Fundamentals of the Madrid System for Canadian Practitioners (July 17)
Copyright Master Class
July 20 - 23, 2026
Module 1 - Cross Industry Concepts (July 20 - 21)
Module 2 - Focus on Entertainment (July 22)
Module 3 - Focus on AI (July 23)
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The courses will be in person at McGill University in Montreal. Spaces are limited.
