IP Education & Resources
Ontario Tech offers IP sessions and webinars to help faculty understand how to manage and protect their research.
1-on-1 Meeting with IP Officer
Researchers can book a confidential meeting with the university's IP Officer for project-specific guidance by contacting the Intellectual Property Office.
Common FAQs from past 1-1 sessions
- Identify if your research has protectable IP
- Help complete the IP Disclosure Form
- Review patentability and commercialization potential
- Advise on timing of publication and protection
- Discuss industry partnerships and licensing
- Flag third-party rights or agreement issues
Common Webinars from Past Sessions
- Basics of IP (patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets)
- How IP applies to research, publications, and teaching materials
- IP considerations in research funding and sponsored projects
- Using IPON programs, funding, and advisory services
- Startup creation and commercialization pathways
- When and how to disclose IP before publishing
- Managing third-party IP and research agreements
- Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
Additional IP Resources
- Ontario Tech Resources
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IPON (Intellectual Property Ontario)
Ontario Tech collaborates with IPON to provide access to province-wide IP expertise, tools and advisory services.
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IPON Toolkits (Downloadable)
Access a set of practical IPON toolkits designed to help you manage, assess, and communicate your intellectual property. These resources include templates for IP strategy, IP audit checklists and non-confidential summaries—useful for planning, decision-making and working with partners.
Note: These resources were designed by IPON. If you require this information in an alternate format, please email IPON directly at info@ip-ontario.ca.
Available Resources
- What is an IP Strategy - Introduction to building and using an IP strategy
- What is an IP Audit - Overview of IP audits and how they are used in practice
- IP Strategy Guide - How to define and align your IP strategy with research and commercialization goals
- IP Strategy – Board Communication Template - Template for presenting IP strategy to stakeholders or partners
- IP Strategy – Non-Confidential Summary Template - Template for sharing your technology externally without disclosing confidential details
- IP Audit Checklist - Identify, assess, and organize IP assets within your research or project
- Why Conduct an IP Audit - Understand the value of IP audits for risk management and decision-making
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IPON Webinars
IPON offers regular webinars and events on intellectual property, commercialization and more.
IPON also offers a wide range of videos on various IPON functions, Ontario innovators and on general IP topics, including patents.
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IPON Funding
IPON offers funding when setting up a small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME), which can be used to develop your IP agreements, IP surveys/audits, IP strategy or IP registration. Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to their budget availability.
If you are commercializing through ORS, ORS is an IPON institutional partner and can assist with funding. Contact the university's Intellectual Property Office for further assistance.
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CIPO (Canadian Intellectual Property Office)
CIPO is a special operating agency of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. CIPO provides national-level IP education and advisory services.
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CIPO Awareness and Education
- Foundational and advanced IP training modules and resources
- Guidance on:
- Resources tailored for researchers and innovators
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CIPO IP Advisor (1-on-1 Meeting)
Faculty can access free advisory services through CIPO to:
- Understand IP protection options
- Navigate filing processes
- Evaluate commercialization readiness
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CIPO Webinars
CIPO webinars cover:
- Dual-Use Technology
- Patent Applications
- Trademark Applications
- Copyrights for Literary, Dramatic, Musical and Artistic Works
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