Join us for a practical discussion on intellectual property and research commercialization.

Join the Research Innovation Office (RIO), Memorial University for an engaging virtual session focused on intellectual property (IP) and research commercialization.

This session will begin with an overview of how RIO supports researchers, students, and partners in moving ideas beyond the lab and toward real-world impact. Participants will gain insight into commercialization pathways at Memorial, including available supports for intellectual property protection.

We are pleased to welcome Kushal Shah of Gowling WLG, who will share practical perspectives on navigating IP in industry settings; Kushal will cover:

• Key considerations in managing and commercializing intellectual property
• Strategic approaches to IP in industry collaborations
• Common opportunities and challenges seen in university-based IP
• Emerging considerations, including how artificial intelligence is shaping the IP landscape

This session is designed for researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding how to effectively translate innovation into impact while navigating today’s evolving IP environment.

Format:

Virtual session with presentations and time for questions. Link to be shared following registration.