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In a landmark program that created a precedent at the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Heather Watts and Kavita Ramamoorthy, lawyers specializing in intellectual property matters, discussed the intricacies of the subject, its implementation and implications in Canada. The participation of members of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) was unparalleled in its intensity and involvement.
Both the lawyers are partners at Deeth Williams Wall LLP, a Toronto law firm that has helped clients develop, protect, acquire and commercialize all types of intellectual property since 1994. Trademark, copyright, patent are examples of intellectual property; it is, unquestionably, one of the most significant assets of any business. Like a business’s goodwill, it may be intangible, but its value is extraordinary. Acquisition and protection of your business’s intellectual property is critical.
The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) brought two experts on the subject to conduct an interactive session on intellectual property. The session brought an unprecedented opportunity for the ICCC members to learn about the various forms of intellectual property, when and how to obtain it and how your business can benefit from it.
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| Kavita Ramamoorthy |
Heather Watts |
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| Arun Srivastava |
Devika Penekelapati |
In her presentation, Heather Watts focused on the different forms IP and how beneficial registration of IP would be for a business, irrespective of the size. Having obtained her law degree from the University of Toronto in 1999 and was called to the Bar of the Province of Ontario in 2001, Heather also obtained a Masters of Law degree from the University of Toronto in 2005. Heather’s legal practice focuses on litigation relating to all forms of intellectual property; her litigation experience covers patents, trade-marks and copyrights with a focus on health technologies and pharmaceuticals.
Kavita kicked off the discussion on the subject by providing an overview of the subject and the different ways in which intellectual property is defined and used in the world of business. Kavita’s area of practice focuses on patent litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical field. Her practice includes litigation management, preparation of expert evidence and both oral and written advocacy. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003. In addition, she holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacology and a PhD. in Toxicology.
In addition to being a lawyer, Kavita is a Registered Canadian Patent Agent and Trade-mark Agent. She is listed as one of the Top 250 Women in IP globally in the 2016 Edition of Managing Intellectual Property – IP Stars and is listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017 in the field of Intellectual Property Law.
Devika Penekelapati, Vice President, Programs and Events, ICCC, introduced the speakers and the evening, and Arun Srivastava, President, ICCC, gave introductory remarks where he spoke about the forthcoming programs of the Chamber, including the ambitious Canada-India Business Forum that is being planned for June 2017. ICCC directors including Abubakkar Noohujohn, Pappur Shankar, Sanjay Brahmbhatt were present at the event, along with several committee members and past directors.
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