Catherine Vardy - IP Matters
Take an engaging journey into the world of intellectual property (IP). What IP does your company have and how can you protect it? Is it better to use a trademark, copyright or a patent? How long does it take and what does it cost? This interactive presentation will introduce you to the types of IP and why they matter. Intellectual property rights are administered by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Find out how you can protect your brand, innovations and how to search CIPO’s databases for valuable business information.
BIO:
Catherine Vardy joined the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) in 2015. As a Business Development Officer for the Atlantic Region, Catherine enjoys working with people to identify and highlight the value of IP. As the Network Liaison and Program Manager at Springboard Atlantic, Catherine worked closely with innovative SMEs, universities and colleges. Catherine also worked in Atlantic Canada as a Research and Innovation Development Officer with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
BIO:
Catherine Vardy joined the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) in 2015. As a Business Development Officer for the Atlantic Region, Catherine enjoys working with people to identify and highlight the value of IP. As the Network Liaison and Program Manager at Springboard Atlantic, Catherine worked closely with innovative SMEs, universities and colleges. Catherine also worked in Atlantic Canada as a Research and Innovation Development Officer with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
