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SUMMARY:IP Masterclass: Patent Preparation & Filing
DESCRIPTION:Streamline the patent process\, and learn how to save time and money when working with an IP Professional in filing a patent application. \n​Eligibility: \n​This workshop is intended for participants who have\, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include\, but are not limited to\, completion of: \n\n​Stream 1: IP Certification Program\n​IP Pathways Program\n​Introduction to Intellectual Property Online Program \n\n​Please note that this workshop is open to participants located in British Columbia\, Yukon\, Northwest Territories\, and Nunavut. \n\n​If you are outside of these provinces and territories\, we invite you to participate in programming based in your location: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/elevateip/en\n\n​About our Speakers: \n​Houston Brown \n​Dr. Houston Brown is a registered patent agent (CA and US)\, a patented inventor\, and a published researcher. He’s won numerous intellectual property awards and is an active contributor to the profession through his work with Canada’s College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents. \n​Houston practiced at a top-ranked international law firm and then went “in house” with a leading global technology provider to deepen his knowledge of the business side of intellectual property. \nErika Murray \n​Dr. Erika J. Murray is a commercial technology and intellectual property lawyer with a PhD in engineering. She has practiced at top-ranked international IP firms and\, for the past five years\, has served as fractional in-house counsel\, providing strategic commercial contracting and IP legal advice to early-stage startups\, VC-backed high-growth companies\, and multinationals. Erika specializes in navigating IP risks\, drafting and negotiating complex contracts\, and driving commercialization strategies that position businesses across technology\, energy\, retail\, and advanced engineering sectors for success. \nPlease note this event is designed to help you with your IP strategy\, but it is not legal advice. \n\n  \nButton Text\n 
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/ip-masterclass-patent-preparation-filing/
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SUMMARY:IP Masterclass: Partnership and Manufacturing Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to navigate the complexities of IP agreements with confidence? Whether you’re collaborating with partners\, licensing technology\, or safeguarding your innovations\, understanding the key steps and pitfalls is critical to success. \n​Join us for PART 2 of the agreements session\, where you’ll gain expert insights into partnership agreements and manufacturing agreements. \n​Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills\, learn from real-world case studies\, and empower your business collaborations. \n​Eligibility: \n​This workshop is intended for participants who have\, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include\, but are not limited to\, completion of: \n\n​Stream 1: IP Certification Program\n​IP Pathways Program\n​Introduction to Intellectual Property Online Program \n\n​Please note that this workshop is open to participants located in British Columbia\, Yukon\, Northwest Territories\, and Nunavut. \n\n​If you are outside of these provinces and territories\, we invite you to participate in programming based in your location: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/elevateip/en\n\n​About our presenters: \nErika Murray \n​Dr. Erika J. Murray is a commercial technology and intellectual property lawyer with a PhD in engineering. She has practiced at top-ranked international IP firms and\, for the past five years\, has served as fractional in-house counsel\, providing strategic commercial contracting and IP legal advice to early-stage startups\, VC-backed high-growth companies\, and multinationals. Erika specializes in navigating IP risks\, drafting and negotiating complex contracts\, and driving commercialization strategies that position businesses across technology\, energy\, retail\, and advanced engineering sectors for success. \n​Houston Brown \n​Dr. Houston Brown is a registered patent agent (CA and US)\, a patented inventor\, and a published researcher. He’s won numerous intellectual property awards and is an active contributor to the profession through his work with Canada’s College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents. \n​Houston practiced at a top-ranked international law firm and then went “in house” with a leading global technology provider to deepen his knowledge of the business side of intellectual property. \nPlease note this event is designed to help you with your IP strategy\, but it is not legal advice. \n  \nButton Text\n 
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/ip-masterclass-partnership-and-manufacturing-agreements/
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: Snack & Learn: SR&ED
DESCRIPTION:A 2025 New Ventures BC Competition Event\nPresented by Innovate BC\, as a part of Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2SWV). \n​Throughout the spring\, New Ventures BC will host our Startup Education Seminar Series\, giving you the information you’ll need to build and grow your business. \n​Part of the 2025 New Ventures BC Competition\, presented by Innovate BC \n​— \n​What you’ll learn: \n​EY Canada’s SR&ED team will review the Scientific Research & Experimental Development program and discuss how businesses can recover costs of R&D expenses\, regardless of their corporate structure or size\, through federal and provincial tax credits. \n​Learn how to determine whether you qualify for the SR&ED program and how to identify eligible expense activities and methods for claiming R&D expenses. The EY team will also share how SR&ED can bring value to your business – both as an operating capital opportunity and a way to positively position your company\, product and/or process with investors. \n​Speakers: \n​Jiyeon Witham and Samantha E Leung are Senior SR&ED Advisors with EY Canada on their “Business Tax Services (BTS) – Quantitative Services” team. \n​Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:30pm)\nLocation: EY Vancouver (19th Floor – 1133 Melville St Suite 1900\, Vancouver\, BC V6E 4E5) \n​A livestream will also be available for virtual attendees. \n​— \n​By signing up for New Ventures BC events\, you agree to be added to the NVBC e-newsletter (you can opt out at anytime). You also agree that any photos taken at events may be used by NVBC for marketing purposes. \nButton Text
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/startup-seminar-series-sred/
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SUMMARY:IP Strategy Workshop for Startups
DESCRIPTION:​Is Intellectual Property critical for your startup? Are your potential investors asking about your IP Strategy? If so\, this workshop is for you. \n​Apply for this half-day workshop\, receive support from IP professionals\, and build several key pieces of your IP portfolio. In this workshop\, you will: \n\nCapture your IP Start Point\n​Build an IP Strategy that aligns with your Business Strategy\n​Outline an IP Action Plan\n​Receive exclusive access to a bespoke set of IP tools\n\n​Eligibility: \n​Registration is limited to 25 startups to ensure an individualized experience with direct access to our IP Professionals. \n*​Note: If you’ve attended a previous session\, this will contain the SAME content. \n​This workshop is intended for participants who have\, at minimum a basic knowledge of IP. Some examples of meeting this include\, but are not limited to\, completion of: \n​Stream 1: IP Certification Program\nStream 2-1 IP Mentorship\nIP Pathways Program\nIntroduction to Intellectual Property Online Program  \nCan’t attend this session? This workshop will also be offered on: \n\n​September 25th – Register here\n​December 11th – Register here\n\n​Please note that this workshop is open to participants located in British Columbia\, Yukon\, Northwest Territories\, and Nunavut. \n\n​If you are outside of these provinces and territories\, we invite you to participate in programming based in your location: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/elevateip/en\n\n​Additional Information: \n\n​This workshop uses a Miro Board. If you’re not familiar\, here’s a 3-minute explainer video to review in advance. (You are not required to sign up for a Miro account to attend this workshop).\n\n​About our presenter\, Houston Brown \n​Dr. Houston Brown is a registered patent agent (CA and US)\, a patented inventor\, and a published researcher. He’s won numerous intellectual property awards and is an active contributor to the profession through his work with Canada’s College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents. \n​Houston practiced at a top-ranked international law firm and then went “in house” with a leading global technology provider to deepen his knowledge of the business side of intellectual property. \nPlease note this event is designed to help you with your IP strategy\, but it is not legal advice. \n  \nButton Text\n 
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/ip-strategy-workshop-for-startups/
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SUMMARY:Top 25 Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Round 3 is here! Join us for the annual Top 25 Networking Event\, where this year’s Top 25 ventures will be introduced to their dedicated mentoring teams. It’s also a chance for the NVBC community to reconnect over drinks and canapés. \n​Attendees will hear practical tips on maximizing the mentorship experience from Todd Winship of yPilot\, who took home the 2024 “Leap to the Cloud” $10\,000 prize for top SaaS startup. NVBC’s own Floyd Sijmons—our resident Jury and Mentor “Wrangler”—will also share insights into what makes for a strong and successful mentor-mentee relationship.” \n​Guests will receive a printed program featuring profiles of all Top 25 companies. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet BC’s next generation of tech innovators! \n​Details:\nDate: Thursday\, June 26\, 2025\nEvent: 5:30 – 8:00pm\nLocation: RBCx\, 36th Floor\, 1055 West Georgia Street \n​​A big thank you to RBCx\, our event sponsor for this event. \nButton Text
URL:https://www.newventuresbc.com/event/top-25-networking-event-2/
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