Welcome to BitNet Niagara   The goal of BitNet Niagara is to foster the growth of information, communications and technology (ICT) cluster by sharing information on current technological trends in the industry and facilitate networking for members, sponsors, entrepreneurs and job seekers
You are invited to a complimentary seminar hosted by nGen and the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre, in partnership with BitNet Niagara INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE DIGITAL AGE a presentation of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office   Tuesday, October 7, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m St. Catharines- Thorold Chamber of Commerce Education Centre One St. Paul Street, Suite 103   Space is limited to 30 people. Please RSVP by September 30, 2008 to Julia Babos (jbabos@ngen-niagara.com)   Topics covered during this seminar:   Importance and strategic use of IP in your interactive media business; Overview of trade secrets, patents, trade-marks, copyrights and industrial designs; Useful resources and tips; and IP publications and on-line tools. SEMINAR PRESENTER: Mark D. Penner, Fasken Martineau Partner, Patent Agent, Trade-mark Agent   Mark is a partner in the Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group with expertise in the acquisition, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Mark's practice also involves the IP aspects of corporate transactions (e.g. financing, mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures) such as protection of confidential information, trade secrets and know how, conducting due diligence, as well as technology acquisition and licensing. Mark is registered to practice as a patent and trade-mark agent before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. He is also registered to represent Canadian applicants before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
Space is limited to 30 people. Please RSVP by September 30, 2008 to Julia Babos (jbabos@ngen-niagara.com)