IP fundamentals

Inventors, academic institutions, employers, contractors…who owns the intellectual property?

Founders should understand copyright protection, and how to obtain it.

Founders should understand the process by which start-ups seek global patent protection for new inventions.

Trademarks protect the key elements a start-up’s brand, such as corporate names, symbols and logos.

Protect your trade secrets by understanding the elements of confidential information.

Learn about and use copyright to protect your intellectual property.

As a technology or biotechnology entrepreneur, protect and maximize your intellectual property.

Protect specialized forms of intellectual property with industrial design, integrated circuit topographies and plant breeder’s rights.

Claim ownership of an invention by applying for a patent.

Use the basics of Canadian trademark law to safeguard your company’s value.