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The premier networking, educational and social event for IP litigators across Canada
Presented by the CBA Intellectual Property Section
8:00 am-9:30 am Networking breakfast: Diversity in the IP Bar
Inspired by last year’s IP Debates keynote speaker, retired Justice Judith Snider, who lamented the lack of diversity in the bar when she asked where are the women? Start off the day with diverse leaders in the IP law profession and network in an informal setting. All are welcome to attend this special networking breakfast celebrating diversity in the IP Bar.
10:00 am-12:00 pm Town Hall Meeting
The 9th annual forum on IP litigation reform, hosted by CBA, allows members of the bench and bar to engage in an open discussion of possible procedural reform in a “town hall” format.
12:15 The 2017 IP Professional Development Afternoon
12:15-1:45 Luncheon Keynote Address
1:45 Professional Development Sessions
The IP Professional Development Afternoon will feature several topics of interest to IP litigators.
7:15 pm CBA Judges’ Dinner
The evening pays tribute to retiring members of the Federal Courts and the intellectual property bar who have made significant contributions to intellectual property law in Canada. This is a unique opportunity for junior and senior members of the bar to meet and mingle socially with judges of the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court.
6:30 pm-7:15 pm Junior Bar cocktail reception (by invitation only)
7:15 pm-8:00 pm Cocktail reception (for all attendees)
8:00 pm Dinner and honouree presentations
Registration
On-line registration is now open. To register online (credit card only) please click the REGISTER NOW button on the right-hand side of the page. To pay by cheque, please complete and return the PDF Registration form.
Please note your registration will not be processed until payment has been received.
Conference Rates
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Networking breakfast
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Fee
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Total
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CBA members and non-members
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Free but registration is required
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Town Hall Meeting
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Fee
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Total
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CBA Members
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$25.00 + taxes
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$28.25
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Non-Members
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$100.00 + taxes
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$113.00
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Afternoon Professional Development
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Fee
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Total
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CBA Members
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$295.00 + taxes
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$333.35
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CBA Students Members
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$215.00 + taxes
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$242.95
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Non-Members
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$425.00 + taxes
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$480.25
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Federal Courts Judges’ Dinner
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Fee
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Total
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Dinner Ticket
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$295.00 + taxes
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$333.35
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Young Lawyers Dinner Ticket
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$250.00+taxes
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$282.50
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CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be a 20% administrative charge for any cancellation received in writing prior to April 11, 2017. No refund will be given after April 11, 2017. There will be no refunds for "no-show" registrants.
Meeting Venues
Networking Breakfast, Town Hall Meeting & Afternoon PD
Shaw Centre (formerly Ottawa Convention Centre)
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
Website: http://ottawaconventioncentre.com
Judges' Dinner
War Museum
1 Vimy Pl.
Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Hotel
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
(613) 241-1414
*** If you need additional reservations assistance, please call 1-800-441-1414. Refer to the CBA conference name (2017 IP Day) when reserving to obtain the preferred rate of $299/night. The preferred rate is subject to availability. Book by April 10, 2017.
You may also book your room online: https://aws.passkey.com/go/2017ipday
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