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PROTECT YOUR TECH IP WORKSHOP (3-PART SERIES)

For Canadian tech companies, your intellectual property is your greatest asset—often your entire competitive advantage. Yet too many founders wait until it’s too late to properly structure and protect what they’ve built.

Join BBABC and Technology Lawyer Cecilia Barnes of Lawson Lundell, for a curated 3-part workshop series designed to ensure you understand what to protect and how to protect it across the full lifecycle of your business.

From the moment you begin building, to working with IT support and external developers, to negotiating with buyers and signing contracts—this series will walk you through how to protect yourself at every stage.

You’ll gain practical insight into:

  • What elements of your technology and business are considered IP
  • How to protect ownership when building and scaling your product
  • Key risks when engaging contractors, developers, and IT support
  • What to watch for when entering negotiations and signing agreements
  • How to safeguard your value as you commercialize and grow

This is not theoretical. It is designed to help you identify risks early, protect your assets, and avoid costly mistakes that can impact ownership and long-term value.

If you are building or scaling a tech company in Canada, this workshop will ensure you are equipped to protect what you’ve built—before someone else claims it.