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AI, Software, and Patent Pitfalls to Avoid – April 20
Hosted by Springboard, this virtual session focuses on IP for startups
Join us for an engaging and practical session on intellectual property IP with special focus on AI Software & Patents.
Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, or growing company, this session will provide valuable insights into safeguarding your innovations and building a strong IP strategy.
Speaker – Kushal Shah Associate & Patent Lawyer, Gowling WLG
Kushal Shah is a lawyer and registered patent agent at Gowling WLG. He works closely with patent agents in the life sciences and high-tech groups, supporting the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, artificial intelligence, software platforms, clean technology, diagnostics, and medical devices.
As an internationally trained patent agent and lawyer, Kushal brings experience advising startups, universities, and multinational organizations. His work spans international patent protection strategies across jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, and India.
Kushal also provides tailored IP strategies and tactical advice on infringement, litigation, licensing, patentability, freedom-to-operate opinions, commercial transactions, franchising, and valuation matters.
He holds an LLB from the University of Mumbai and an MSc in Biotechnology and has delivered numerous lectures and seminars focused on patent drafting, research, and analysis. Before joining Gowling WLG, Kushal trained as a patent agent at another Canadian-based global law firm.
Monday, April 20
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Atlantic
Virtual
Available for one-on-one meetings April 20
Kushal will be available for 1-on-1 meetings with companies on April 20.
Spots are limited — book a session during Office Hour Mondays to receive tailored guidance for your business.