Unlocking Opportunties through Intellectual Property

​Join us for an insightful lunch and learn hosted by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) and the Office of Research and Innovation at George Brown College, featuring an Indigenous lawyer, Meika Ellis. This event will focus on empowering Indigenous businesses through the effective use of IP.

​Highlights include:

​•Presentation of the latest Indigenous IP research findings

​•1-on-1 consultations for businesses: dedicated time for attendees to ask questions specific to their businesses

​•Opportunity to continue discussions and network!

​Guest Speaker: Meika Ellis

​Meika Ellis specializes in trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation at Smart & Biggar LP. She collaborates with Indigenous communities to protect Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Expressions. A graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Common Law program, Meika has worked on law and technology projects and researched IP and access to knowledge in Africa. As a member of the Gwich'in Fort McPherson Band, she is dedicated to serving Indigenous communities.