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OC-62111-04This presentation analyzes the duties of both guardians and trustees; it discusses report letters, record-keeping, accounting, reviews and passing of accounts, guardian and trustee plans, and authority to sell or encumber property. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62111-03This presentation discusses the authority and the duties of guardians and trustees within the framework of the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and its regulations. The materials include a sample order of appointment of a guardian and trustee, a sample reporting letting to guardians and trustees, and resources for newly appointed guardians and trustees. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62111-02This presentation addresses capacity assessment requirements and reviews strategies to address common issues, including who to appoint, and joint or separate authority. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62111-01This presentation explores how to assess decision-making options properly, and discover when it may be valuable to assign supportive or substitute decision-makers. It also explores starting new applications, including the review or removal of existing guardians, trustees, agents, or attorneys. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62109-05This presentation discusses how IP issues intersect with social media and technology, and how to identify and avoid issues before they arise. It will also review strategies to ensure that clients protect their name and goodwill, avoid unfair competition disputes, and use keywords and meta-tags to increase their online profile without infringing on third party rights or putting their intangible assets at risk. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62109-04This presentation evaluates how businesses can use properly drafted licences to commercialize IP rights, whether they relate to trademarks, patents, copyrights, confidential information, or other intangible rights. It will also explore what a licence is and what it is used for, what terms should be in a licence, and what terms are often contained in a licence that might not be appropriate. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62109-03This presentation analyzes when an idea is capable of protection, which types of inventions are patentable and which are not, and how the process of applying for and obtaining a patent works. It will also discuss the importance of keeping inventions and ideas confidential through the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements, the effect of filing a patent application, and how each country has different patent requirements. The use of employment agreements and third-party agreements to ensure the proper ownership of patent rights will be reviewed. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62109-02This presentation explores how to identify the typical IP issues that arise in share purchase agreements, mergers and acquisitions of businesses, and other commercial transactions. It will also review the types of IP rights that are commonly overlooked when drafting agreements, as well as the dangers of representations and warranties with respect to IP issues, such as representations of validity. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62109-01This presentation discusses how clients can preserve their intangible assets and commercially exploit these valuable IP rights, and avoid falling prey to the increasing numbers of squatters, trolls, and pirates. It also explores major changes to Canada’s trademark law that took effect in 2019. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019.
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OC-62108-05This presentation is an overview of cases specifically dealing with ss. 22, 23, and 24 of the WSA, and explores the process of changing designated beneficiaries under plans after a will has been executed, including common pitfalls and what to watch for. It reviews the 3 Rs and 2 As, and analyzes the difference between revival and republication. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
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OC-62108-04This presentation explores the rules for lapse and other failed gifts through an examination of ss. 32 and 33 of the Wills and Succession Act [WSA]. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
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OC-62108-03This presentation reviews relevant legislation and leading cases, and identify key factors as they relate to non-compliant wills. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
