Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) | Own & Protect Your Valuable Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) invites you to attend the unveiling of its service offerings for the first time to researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses developing technologies for the auto sector. Backed by the Ontario government, IPON is focused on supporting innovators in developing, managing and commercializing their intellectual property (IP).

10:00 AM: IPON Introduction & Services Unveiled (Peter Cowan, CEO)

With Special Welcome: Raed Kadri, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Business Development and Head of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

10:20 AM: “Maximize IP Value and Strengthen Capacity to Grow and Compete Globally” Panel Discussion

IP experts participating including the following with others being announced shortly:

• Rodger Sadler, Managing Counsel at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America

• Brian Chau, Lawyer, Patent Agent, Licensed Professional Engineer (Ontario), Norton Rose Fulbright

IPON works with innovators, businesses, and researchers at various stages of their IP journey. We provide access to expert IP education, financial supports, and mentorship to help our clients better understand how to:

• Maximize the value of IP

• Strengthen their capacity to grow

• Compete in the market

• Enhance research and commercialization outcomes

Register