The Industry Canada Distinguished Speakers Series is a program designed to bring leading experts to speak to Industry Canada staff on current issues in economics.
2012-2013
September 2013
Josh Lerner, Harvard University
June 5, 2013
James Bessen, Boston University
Software Patents and Patent Trolls
June 3, 2013
Daniel Sichel, Wellesley College
Is the Information Technology Revolution Over?
Date to be determined
Bronwyn Hall, University of California at Berkeley
Patents, Innovation and Productivity
March 25, 2013
Kostas Mavromaras, Flinders University
Measuring Skills Shortages in Times of Change: Evidence from Australia
March 21, 2013
Michael Meurer, Boston University
Patent Trolls
March 5, 2013
Diemtar Harhoff, Ludwig-Maximillan University
Challenges and Design Choices for 21st Century Patent Systems
February 11, 2013
George Addy, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Mind the Gap: Economic Costs and Innovation – Peril in the Space between Patent and Competition Law
August 27, 2012
Nancy Gallini, University of British Columbia The Patent System and Canada's Innovation Agenda