CITO Sponsor: Dr. Peter Leach, President & CEO CITO

This presentation provides an overview of what is patentable, and what is required to acquire patent protection for intellectual property generated by engineers, especially for electrical engineers. You will learn about the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of patent protection. You will also learn how you can take advantage of opportunities for protecting innovations in your area of expertise. New precedents are expanding the boundaries respecting what is patentable. Knowledge of those new precedents can assist you in evaluating your opportunities for protecting your inventions. Practical advice will also be provided to assist you in determining how to proceed if your invention appears to warrant for patent protection.

Max Wood is a Patent Agent registered to practice before the Canadian and United States Patent Offices. He advises both corporate and individual clients respecting patentability of inventions, patent infringement and validity issues, and patent portfolio evaluation and strategy. He is an experienced patent draftsman who specializes in software and telecommunications inventions, and concentrates on serving local industry.