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Learn@Lunch: Intellectual Property for Small Businesses

Protect Your Business: Learn Intellectual Property for Small Businesses
Free Online Workshop for Entrepreneurs | July 22, 12 PM – 1 PM
If you’re a small business owner or creator, it’s time to protect your business by understanding how to manage your intellectual property (IP). Join us for a free Learn@Lunch session: Intellectual Property for Small Businesses, presented by the Legal Information Clinic at McGill.
This one-hour online workshop is designed to equip entrepreneurs and startups with the legal basics of protecting their work and ideas. From logos and branding to designs, innovations, and creative content—your intellectual assets are what set you apart in the market. But if they’re not protected, you could be putting your business at risk.
What You’ll Learn
🔍 IP Basics Every Business Needs
- Patents: Protect your inventions and new technologies
- Trademarks: Secure your brand name, logo, and identity
- Copyrights: Defend your creative works like writing, music, and design
- Application Tips: Learn how to navigate the process with confidence
💡 Real-World Scenarios for Entrepreneurs
The presentation will explore practical examples of how IP impacts business decisions, contracts, and growth. Whether you work with contractors, develop digital content, or sell online, this workshop will help you understand the risks and how to avoid them.
Why Attend?
- ✅ Free to attend
- ✅ Hosted by legal experts
- ✅ Perfect for startups and creatives
- ✅ Includes live Q&A
- ✅ Presentation will be in English
📅 Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Cost: Free
Protect your business and register now to make smarter, safer decisions for your brand’s future.
Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
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*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
