Protecting Your Ideas: An Intro to Intellectual Property

Join us for lunch on Wednesday, October 1, for an informative session on the importance of intellectual property.

In this IP 101 workshop, we’ll dive into the various forms of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of each type, helping you determine which one best aligns with your needs. To further guide you, we’ll provide expert tips on how to develop an effective IP strategy, ensuring you can safeguard and maximize the value of your ideas and creations. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or simply curious about IP, this session is a great opportunity to gain practical insights and advice.

Speaker

Shelley Hessian, Regional IP Counsellor, Atlantic IP Advantage, Springboard Atlantic

Shelley Hessian has more than 30 years of experience working with small and medium-sized businesses. Shelley is Regional IP Counsellor with Springboard Atlantic. In this role, she helps delivers Springboard Atlantic IP Advantage which is an ISED intellectual property (IP) program for startups. Springboard is a network of the 19 post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada working to commercialize academic and industry-led research.

Prior to joining Springboard Atlantic, Shelley was at Invest Nova Scotia (formerly Innovacorp) for15 years. Her last position there was as manager, Start-Up Yard at COVE. Start-Up Yard is the business incubator located at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship.

Shelley is a strong supporter of the startup ecoystem in the region. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and a MBA from Saint Mary’s University.