Effective Intellectual Property Management for Small to Medium Businesses and Social Enterprises: IP Branding, Licenses, Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and Contractual Arrangements

Dr Francina Cantatore is an Associate Professor of Law at Bond University and teaches in the areas of Property Law and Media and Communications Law. She is a practising lawyer, and the Director of the Bond Law Clinic program, which consists of five pro bono law clinics. She researches in the areas of intellectual property, consumer law, media and communications law, third sector as well as legal education. Francina has received a Citation from the National Office of Learning and teaching for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, as well as a number of other teaching and research awards. She is Editor in Chief of the Australian Journal of Clinical Education, has presented at many international conferences, is the author of a book on copyright law and has published in numerous academic journals.

Professor Spencer currently serves as Dean of the College of Business, Law and Governance at James Cook University. In addition to her work in intellectual property management, Professor Spencer's scholarship in franchising law and regulation has earned her recognition domestically and overseas. She is the author of books and articles on commercial law and regulation and consults with industry, the profession and governmental bodies. She also conducts research in the areas of non-profit governance and contracting relationships in development cooperation.