The importance of intellectual property (IP) assets and IP rights in R&D
Abstract
Prepare for an insightful training session highlighting the importance of inventions, patents, and safeguarding intellectual assets in the realm of research and development (R&D). Learn the essentials of the IP protection landscape, with a focus on mitigating the risk of public disclosures that could jeopardize innovation. Become familiar with trade secrets, understanding their pivotal role in preserving competitive advantage and proprietary knowledge. Together, we can discuss strategies for effective IP management, including the proper documentation of inventions and patent application processes, and prepare for technology transfer and commercialization.
Bio
Nicolas is an Intellectual Property Advisor at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for the Québec region. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) and in Communications (B.Comm) from Université Laval. He has been working at CIPO since 2015, starting in the Patent Office, where he created digital products and resources for the CIPO website on a variety of IP related topics, that directly supported the National IP Strategy launched by the Federal Government.
Since then, he has gained extensive knowledge of the IP ecosystem in Canada, and has been active in learning design, outreach and training to Canadian innovators, creators and business owners, to support IP awareness and education on a broad scale. He works more closely with Canadian innovators and small and medium-sized businesses to help them increase their knowledge base on IP, as well as strategically consider and leverage IP assets to support their business objectives.