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World Intellectual Property Day
April 26, 2004
Did you know that one of the key drivers to innovation and success in business is human creativity? And that when businesses back their creativity with the proper use of the intellectual property (IP) system, they could reap financial rewards they had never imagined?
IP refers to the creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, as well as symbols, names, pictures, designs and models used in business.
No matter what business you are in, it pays to be IP savvy. IP affects you in many ways — for example, you might own a significant number of IP assets: it may be the name of your company, your client listing, your annual report or research paper, your logo or graphic identity, or your song lyrics.
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a special operating agency of Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration of the formal IP system in Canada, for the protection of your IP rights and for the dissemination of IP information. Please visit www.cipo.gc.ca and www.wipo.int where you will find a wealth of information and worldwide links pertinent to IP.
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E-Business Essentials
8:30 - 12 noon, April 13
Take your Internet presence to the next level. Learn how e-business can improve your business's bottom
line from real world examples and profiles of Alberta success stories. Learn practical information and
strategies for
e-business planning and the things you need to know about getting started
in business-to-business
(B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C)
e-commerce, where to find the best sources of e-business
information, and how to calculate the return on investment of
e-business activities. Includes an E-Business
Info-Kit (2 CDs an 128-page booklet).
Cost: $40
Date: Tuesday April 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
To register contact:
Grant MacEwan by
phone: 780-497-4661
or by e-mail: haywards@macewan.ca
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Partnering for
e-Business:
Creating Value for Your Members
On March 16, 2004, over 175 senior-level association reps from across Western Canada
participated in the exclusive, one-day conference. E-business experts and industry association leaders
discussed how organizations could use
e-business to respond to evolving member needs,
reduce costs, and achieve their business objectives.
The presentations, resources, and Association Benchmarking
Study are now
available online! >>
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Guest Advisor Program
Take advantage of The Business Link's Guest Advisor Program, offering free professional expertise from management consultants, lawyers, accountants, financial reps and e-business experts. Click here for details or call 1-800-272-9675.
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Meet The Link
Trevor Poapst leads The Business Link's E-Future Centre, an award-winning
e-business information centre for Alberta's entrepreneurs. The
E-Future Centre
provides personal service, a resource-packed web site, engaging seminars and
training, over 350
e-business related books, a bi-monthly Alberta
E-Business Bulletin,
and regional support through 11 Mini E-Future Centres.
Trevor recently coordinated the successful Pan-Western Conference for industry
associations, "Partnering for e-Business" and will be leading a new Pan-Western
E-Business Initiative among the CBSCs in Western Canada. Since October 2001,
he has delivered 120 presentations and exhibited at 28 trade shows.
Trevor is a proud father of two girls and holds a BComm in International Business and
Marketing from the University of Alberta. He has also been an active volunteer
in our community since 1993.
Trevor can be reached at 780.422.7707 or by e-mail at poapst.trevor@
cbsc.ic.gc.ca.
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quick monthly
e-newsletter. Our goal is to keep you
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Business Link and other items of interest to
Alberta's small business community.
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The Business Link's Spring 2004
Seminars and Brown Bag Presentations
Our economically-priced Small Business Seminars
and FREE Brown Bag Presentations feature
the basics of business from start-up to marketing to
e-business...and more! All sessions are held at The
Business Link at 100 - 10237 104 Street
in Edmonton. Pre-registration is required for the seminars
but not for the "brown baggers", however there
is limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
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12
noon - 1 p.m.
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How to Run Effective Meetings |
FREE
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1
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6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Step-by-Step Approach to Exporting |
$32.10
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6
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12 noon - 1 p.m.
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The REAL Truth About Grants |
FREE
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8
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12 noon
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Life Balance & Time Management for Entrepreneurs |
FREE
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13
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12 noon
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Marketing Planning from A to $ |
FREE
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15
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12 noon - 1 p.m.
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Company Identity: Put the Best Face on Your Company |
FREE
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15
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6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Do-It-Yourself Incorporation |
$53.50
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20
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12 noon
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Receiving and Sending Your Goods Internationally and Transborder |
FREE
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22
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12 noon - 1 p.m.
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The "Ins and Outs" of International Contracts |
FREE
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22
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6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Preparing a Business Plan |
$32.10
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27
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12 noon
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Protecting Your Business On-line
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FREE
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29
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12 noon - 1 p.m.
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Search Engine Optimization Strategies
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FREE
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29
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6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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E-Business Essentials: A Practical Approach
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$32.10
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For more information on our Small Business Seminars
and to register on-line, visit our web site at: www.cbsc.org/alberta/seminars.cfm.
Details on the "Brown Baggers" are available
at: www.cbsc.org/alberta/brownbag.cfm.
US/Canada Trade: A Practical Approach
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customs and regulations in order to export your
goods or services? The Export Link, a specialized
service of The Business Link, is organizing an export
training session at the border to help new and potential
exporters. Participants will have the opportunity
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- meet with American and Canadian customs and
immigration officials in person
- gather tips from trade commissioners, freight
forwarders, customs brokers and representatives from
agencies helping exporters
- network with other companies doing business
in Canada and the U.S.
The session consists of a two-hour "Export Information
Session" to be held in Lethbridge on April 14 followed
by a full day session: "U.S/ Canada Trade: A Practical
Approach" held in Coutts on April 15. The fee to attend
is $50. For more information, and to register, access
the registration form on-line at: www.cbsc.org/alberta/content/
bordersession.pdf
Quality Council of Alberta Brown Bag Sessions
The Quality Council of
Alberta (QCA) invites you to attend their FREE monthly
Brown Bag Sessions, held every third Friday of the month
at noon from September to June 2004. Bring your lunch
and take in this series on this year's theme "Share,
Celebrate, Invigorate". Presenters will share best
practices used by high performing organizations throughout
the world, celebrate some home grown examples and invigorate
participants with "what's going well".
This month's session on "Creating a Healthy
Workplace – Healthy Practices" will
be held at The Business Link
on Friday, April 16, 2004 from 12:00 noon to
1:00 p.m. Seating is limited and allocated on a first
come - first served basis.
For more information and to register for this session,
contact Ann Beaque at the Quality Council of Alberta
at 780-423-6878 or 1-800-224-0848 or by e-mail at: abeaque@telusplanet.net.
High Performance Workshop Series
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, with the support of The Business Link and Alberta Economic Development, presents the "High Performance Workshop Series ".
Becoming Customer Focused
Date: April 14, 2004
Presented by: 360 Solutions LLC, Jim Spiers & Terry Harris
Location: Edmonton Petroleum Club, 11110 - 108 Street, Edmonton
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $165 Members and Non-Members, plus GST, Includes lunch
Please call 780-426-4620 ext. 230 for more information.
To register on-line, visit: Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
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Protecting Your Ideas (excerpts)
By The Business Link
www.cbsc.org/alberta/tbl.cfm?fn=innovation
We all know how to protect our valuables such as jewelry, contents in our homes, our vehicles through insurance policies or lock and key - but how do we protect our ideas?
The law that deals with protecting our ideas is known as Intellectual Property. What does intellectual property protect?
It can protect your original ideas such as new technology, creations such as musical or literary works, patterns and designs, symbols, slogans, microchips or a new breed of plants. All of these forms of Intellectual Property fall under different Acts, namely: Patent, Copyright, Industrial Design, Trademark, Integrated Circuit Topography and Plant Breeder's rights. All of the intellectual property mentioned above are filed with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) with the exception of Plant Breeder's rights which is filed with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Remember, it is up to you to police your intellectual property protection. Should you suspect that someone is infringing on your patent, trade-mark, or copyright, without your permission in a country where protection has been granted to you, you may sue for damages in court.
If you have questions about filing a patent, copyright issues or need clarification about what intellectual property legislation might apply to your business idea, contact us. One of our business information officers will be pleased to talk with you and provide you with information or refer you to an appropriate agency. We have application forms and supporting material on site in our office. A wealth of information in our resource library will provide additional information about patents, taking products to market, technology commercialization and much more!
To access the full version of this article, visit The Business Link's web site at: www.cbsc.org/alberta/tbl.cfm?fn=innovation.
Copyrights ©
2004 The Business Link
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Do you have the next million-dollar idea? To learn how to register and protect your intellectual property, visit The Canadian Intellectual Property Office at: www.cipo.gc.ca. The
Canadian Intellectual Property Office's web site contains information on all aspects of intellectual property including:
patents, trademarks, copyrights, as well as searchable databases.
For a detailed guide on patents, and the process of applying for a patent go here: http://strategis.gc.ca/sc_mrksv/cipo/patents
/pat_gd_main-e.html.
For more useful links to additional sources of business information, visit our web site
at: www.cbsc.org/alberta/tbl.cfm?fn=weblinks.
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The Business Link works in partnership
with over 30 Regional Access Sites located throughout
the province, plus the Calgary Business Information
Centre (CBIC), to provide information and resources
to Alberta entrepreneurs. To find the closest Regional
Access Site in your area, visit our web site at: www.cbsc.org/alberta/regional.cfm
One of these Regional Access Sites is Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation (WREDC).
Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation offers a variety of services and resources to small
business owners, and entrepreneurs in the communities of the Wild Rose Region. WREDC's services include a self-employment
program, business loans, business training and other resources including a library with books, brochures,
guides, videos and how-to's covering a wide range of business topics. WREDC also provides assistance
with business plans, financial plans, export readiness, and supplier development.
WREDC also provides financing with access of up to $125,000 for those who may not otherwise
have the financial resources necessary for business
start up, business expansion or the purchase of an existing
business. Other specific loan programs that target the surrounding communities including loans for
people with disabilities, youth, exterior business beautification loans, and fast-track equipment
loans are all offered.
The Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation is also involved in several community projects
including: Community Access Program, The "I want to be a Millionaire" Program, The Alberta Youth
Entrepreneurship Camp, and The Community Economic Development Training Program.
For more information, contact Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation at:
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Strathmore
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Main floor, Room 160, Government Services Building, 3rd Ave. S
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Three Hills
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Second floor, Room 205, Hilton Plaza, 3rd Ave
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Toll Free in
southern Alberta:
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Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 2159
Strathmore, AB
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Service Centre
100-10237 104 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1B1
Business Info Line: 780-422-7722 or 1-800-272-9675
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