Intellectual Property 101 – Gain the Edge – Nov 18

This session will provide an introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) and Memorial’s Technology Transfer and Commercialization team at the Research Innovation Office (RIO). It will cover the basics of IP, delving into copyright, trade secrets, trademarks, and patents, which are all different methods of IP protection that are utilized at Memorial. Additionally, the session reviews IP ownership, inventorship, and the disclosure process. This overview will help attendees understand when to engage with the team, important IP considerations for students, and how we can assist in advancing ideas toward commercial opportunities.

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1-2 pm NST

Mode: Hybrid

Location for in-person attendees: Beatrice Watts Boardroom (IIC 2014), Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation

Presenter: Dr. Dion Hicks, Intellectual Property Advisor, Research Innovation Office, Memorial University of Newfoundland