About this Event
Tech & Toast: A VentureLabs Breakfast Series, is back on October 23. We welcome Gowling WLG’s Associate, Anika Klassen, to discuss trade secrets. This session will cover how to effectively manage and protect your company’s confidential know-how through every stage of the business lifecycle. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions at the end of the short presentation.
Where: VentureLabs office, 12th floor kitchen (1200 - 555 W Hastings St, Vancouver)
When: October 23, 9:30 AM -10:30 AM
Who: Science and technology company founders/leaders, AccelerateIP clients
Registration required
This event is supported by AccelerateIP and includes a light breakfast limited to the first 30 attendees.
About the speaker
Anika Klassen is an associate in Gowling WLG’s Vancouver office working in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department and as a member of the Tech Group. Her practice focuses on technology commercial transactions, licensing and commercial contracts.
In particular, Anika advises clients on the acquisition, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights throughout the business lifecycle.
While studying law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, Anika participated in the Richards Buell Sutton LLP Business Law Clinic and the UBC Law Review. She also served as President of the Women’s Caucus and Co-President of the Allard Law and Business Society. Before law school, Anika completed her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.
Prior to joining Gowling WLG, Anika worked as an associate at a full-service national business law firm in Vancouver. Full bio.
About Tech & Toast: A VentureLabs Breakfast Series
We bring the experts, pastries, and coffee to Tech & Toast so that founders can connect and learn from subject matter experts. This monthly in-person event will feature relevant topics like IP, customer discovery, competitor analysis, etc. Join Tech & Toast to connect with other science and tech founders, meet with experts, and gain insights to grow your company. This breakfast series is supported by AccelerateIP.
About SFU VentureLabs
SFU VentureLabs is a leading accelerator program hub based out of Vancouver, BC. We work with growth-stage startups to help transform their companies into impactful and scalable businesses. The value we provide allows client companies to grow in the areas that matter most with exceptional mentorship, unique roadmaps, outstanding services, and focused growth.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1200-555 W Hastings St, 1200-555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada
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