Lunch & Learn: “All About Trademarks”

Lunch & Learn: “All About Trademarks”

Thursday, November 7 (in-person and virtual)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (lunch to be provided)

Tribe Network, 1717 Barrington St., Floors 3-4, Halifax

An in-person and virtual session hosted by Tribe Network and Springboard Atlantic

Join us on November 7 for a session titled “All About Trademarks.” Trademarks are essential intellectual property (IP) assets that safeguard your brand. Discover how to effectively utilize trademarks as a strategy for brand protection and understand their importance. Learn how registering a trademark can provide you with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Explore what trademarks are and how to leverage them strategically.

Speakers:

André Gallant, Atlantic Canada’s Intellectual Property Advisor, Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

Alayna Kolodziechuk, Director and Supervising Lawyer, initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic, Dalhousie University

Speaker Bios:

André Gallant, Juris Doctor (2002), diploma in health sciences, diploma in tourism, is Atlantic Canada's IP advisor. In addition to working in IP law, André has also worked as a tax lawyer for more than 10 years with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), with 2 large firms and with judges from 2 federal courts. Over the years, he's also acquired experience in event planning.

André is a published author, a frequent speaker and an amateur piano composer. Some of his publications were cited by other authors, including by judges in 3 different published speeches.

He was also formally recognized in publications as having assisted other authors on their articles for publication, including a Tax Court of Canada judge, a CRA assistant commissioner, an Emeritus law professor and 2 senior private sector tax lawyers.

Alayna Kolodziechuk, Juris Doctor (2012), is the director and supervising lawyer at the initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic, Dalhousie University. Alayna has 10+ years experience advising businesses and not-for-profits in the creative and tech industries. Most recently, she practiced at an entertainment and media law boutique in Toronto, ON where she oversaw the firm’s corporate practice and represented a range of clients including artists and creators, record labels and film production companies, software developers and industry advocacy groups.

Alayna provides advice to organizations across different stages of growth and development on their structuring as well as intellectual property and privacy/technology matters.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tribe Network, 1717 Barrington Street, Halifax, Canada