Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10:00 am and learn about the importance of Strategic Management of Intellectual Assets. In this session, we’ll talk about how IP helps a company gain competitive advantage and how to reduce risks and create value from your IP assets as part of your overall business strategy. Meet your presenter.. Stewart is a Partner in the Halifax office. Stewart brings over 15 years of experience in commercial litigation with a focus on contractual, shareholder, trade-mark, copyright, and patent litigation, as well as medical defence litigation, and professional regulation. Stewart’s IP practice includes trade-mark application and prosecution, trade-mark opposition practice, trade-mark infringement opinions and litigation, patentability opinions, patent infringement opinions and litigation, and domain name disputes. Stewart obtained his Bachelor of Science in physics from St. Francis Xavier University and his Master of Science in physics from the University of Guelph. Stewart worked in radiology imaging software before obtaining his law degree from Dalhousie University in 2003. Stewart practiced IP litigation in Toronto and was in-house IP counsel at Ballard Power Systems in Vancouver, before returning home to join Cox & Palmer in 2010. Stewart has been recognized nationally as a Lexpert “Rising Star: Leading […]

This workshop aims to enhance cultural competence and awareness among Non-Indigenous organizations that serve and work with First Nations and Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural traditions, values, and histories of these communities, fostering respectful and effective interactions. The training will cover key aspects of cultural sensitivity, communication strategies and the importance of building trust and mutual respect. 3 Key Takeaways.. Building Bridges of Understanding: “Join us in enhancing cultural competence and awareness to foster respectful and effective interactions with First Nations and Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada Cultural Sensitivity Matters: “Gain deeper insights into the rich cultural traditions, values, and histories of Indigenous communities. Learn how to communicate with sensitivity and build trust.” Commitment to Reconciliation: “Be part of the journey towards reconciliation. Enhance your cultural competence and contribute to a more inclusive and respectful society.” Meet your presenter.. Arthur ‘Dave’ Miller is a 48-year-old Mi’kmaq Sexual Health activist , Educator, and motivational speaker with over 15 years experience, working with and supporting many service organizations across Canada in both paid and volunteer capacities. His work spans Global organizations who are most focused on research and community engagement. Dave is a community builder, a […]