Next Meeting – Februrary 6th, 2008

The next meeting of the KW IPIC Informals Group is just around the corner!

Date: Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Time: 12:00pm
Location: 3rd floor boardroom of the Coldwell Banker building
508 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener

At this meeting, Jim Kerr from Labatt's historic home in London, Ontario will be discussing corporate process expectations - how patents fit into the supply chain of a corporation.

Jim brings over 17 years of experience working as an in-house patent agent, having worked on patents covering all areas of Labatt's business, including foam control in fermentation (CA 2,435,422), improved carton design (CA 2,118,571), and beverage dispensing systems (CA 2,468,468).

There will be a $15 charge for this event to cover the cost of lunch. Please reply to jhynes@bereskinparr.com by Monday, February 4, 2008 to ensure that enough food is ordered.

Please make any cheques payable to Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. A receipt will be issued upon request.

For further information please contact Jason Hynes at 519-783-3214 or the email listed above.

KWIPG Executive - Update

Please note that the KWIPG Executive has been updated. Craig Armstrong is no longer with the group, having stepped down from his position at BLG. We wish Craig all the best in the future!

The new structure is as follows:

Chair:
Mark Schisler
519-884-6507
mschisler@sympatico.ca

Vice-Chair:
Jason Hynes
519-783-3214
jhynes@bereskinparr.com

Membership:
Neil Henderson
519-741-9100
nhenderson@blgcanada.com

Treasurer:
Jeffrey Wong
519-741-9100
jwong@blgcanada.com

Stay tuned for details on our next meeting, tentatively scheduled for mid-February.