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Summer Program in Intellectual Property (Non-Credit)

Since 1994, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and Â鶹Çø have gathered some of the best practitioners in the field to conduct a series of intensive, practical summer courses in intellectual property. IPIC is an association of professionals practising in matters relating to the protection of intellectual property rights (patents, trade-marks, copyrights, and industrial designs).

Please visit our website at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/intelprop for a detailed course brochure. You can find out more about IPIC online at .

Understanding Patents – An Introductory Course – July 18–22, 2016

An intensive, practical course that offers insights and strategies relating to patent issues. Understanding Patents is a must for engineers involved in patents and patenting, patent agents in training, new patent agents, lawyers (in-house or corporate counsel), licensing executives, and contract managers—anybody who encounters patents in their work and needs to have a better understanding of the nature and scope of the patent system, how patents are obtained, and how to manage a patent portfolio.

Understanding Trade-marks – An Introductory Course – July 25–29, 2016

An intensive, practical course that offers valuable insights and strategies related to acquiring, managing, and protecting trade-mark assets, as well as dealing with contentious proceedings. It is intended primarily for trade-mark agents and trainees, in-house trade-mark managers, notaries, in-house counsel, and lawyers who practise or intend to practise privately or corporately in the trade-mark area, as well as marketing and brand practitioners.

Copyright Master Class – August 3–5, 2016

This intensive course provides an in-depth analysis of copyright law with the focus on practical issues and understanding of how copyright works in a variety of business settings. Designed primarily for business managers and in-house counsel working in publishing, music, information technology, broadcasting, film/TV, performing arts; lawyers, trade-mark agents, licensing executives, government policy makers; academics and librarians. The course will be of greatest benefit to participants who have been previously exposed to copyright concepts and issues.

World Bank–Â鶹Çø International Professional Development Program for Parliamentary Staff

Founded by the World Bank and Â鶹Çø in collaboration with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and other international partners, this intensive professional development program includes a one-week residency seminar at Â鶹Çø followed by five expert-moderated online courses and one-on-one professional mentoring.

The program is designed for mid-level parliamentary staff with the potential to reach the highest levels of parliamentary management.

For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/leadership/courses-and-workshops/parliamentary.

Residency Seminar: May 16–20, 2016

Online courses: September 2016–June 2017

Â鶹Çø–ETS Intensive Summer Program – Best Practices in Aerospace Management – May 30–June 3, 2016

A five-day intensive program divided into five sessions providing a broad view of aerospace industry management best practices from leading Canadian experts.

This non-credit professional development program is designed for aerospace professionals who need to better understand the effects of aviation regulation and certification on aerospace business, increase their skills in the areas of strategic planning, program management and supply chain management, and implement operational excellence in their work environments.

For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/aerospace/capein.