Canadian IP voices

Jules Gaudin, of ROBIC, explains some of the pitfalls and best practices for users and providers of open source software.

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Choosing a licence: Information on the most common open source licences, to help you decide on the best type of licence for your project.

Snyk: Tool to help you find and fix vulnerabilities in the code of your open source content.

Open source guides: Guides and information on open source topics like how to contribute to or launch an open source project and how to build an open source community.

Licence open source et bonnes pratiques: Webinar with lawyer Jules Gaudin (in French).

Artificial Intelligence experts and in-house counsels Paul Gagnon and Misha Benjamin talk about the rights and limitations of IP protection for data used in the creation of artificial intelligence systems.

Explore online: Towards Standardization of Data Licenses: The Montreal Data License, a scholarly paper providing a taxonomy for the licensing of data in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Nigel Russell, policy analyst and CyberSecure Canada advisor, explains the importance of understanding cyber security and the steps you can take to keep your digital intellectual property safe.

Explore online: CyberSecure Canada: How to get certified, e-learning modules, online self-assessment.

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: Toolkits on cyber security, small business guides to cyber security, access to cyber security experts.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Access to cybercrime police services, guidance on post-cyber crime recovery.

Beatrice Sze, patent examiner at CIPO, explains the cornerstones of patents and what you need to know if you’re considering filing a patent application.

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Explore online: Learn about IP in our online Discover IP and use this checklist to explore the identify your own IP. 
CIPO's IP advisors help SMEs and entrepreneurs understand the strategic value of their IP and can provide information and guidance for developing their business’s IP strategy.

James Leacock, Director of Royalty Collections at Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) explains how music composers and performers are paid and the steps to take to play music in online or in a business venue. 

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Visit SOCAN (collects/distributes royalties for music creators and visual artists) 
Entandem (licensing of on-site music use) 

Catherine Lemay, assistant general counsel-IP at Hexo reveals how various IP rights are used in an industry that was created over night and also things to consider if you have an invention you think may be worth something. 

Explore online: Educate yourself about IP and how to use it effectively .

Marie-Claude Gagnon, patent examiner at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office explains the examination process and why it is important to disclose the right amount of information at the start of the application process.

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A copyright lawyer at Bereskin & Parr LLP explains some of the complexities of copyright and sharing content on social media as well as ways to minimize the risk of infringing someone else’s copyright.

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Darpan Patel, technical illustrator and former patent draftsman, explains the work involved in creating illustrations of designs and inventions.

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Search the patent database  to view patents with illustrations