IP 201: An IP Lens on Contracts and Agreements for Startups
In this virtual session, the team will dive deep into the various types of contracts and agreements that startups typically encounter and how can fit into a broader intellectual property strategy.
Two of our Canadian team, Kevin Shipley, Partner, and Maria Wei, Senior Associate, will be delivering an interactive session for founders to help them protect their innovation and ensure they don't leave their most valuable assets vulnerable.
Our team of IP experts work with lots of start-ups both domestically and internationally, and they understand the unique challenges that founders can face as they scale and grow.
Marks & Clerk is proud to be an Innovation Factory partner, offering access to IP education and 1-2-1 guidance and advice on IP to founders.
If you are an Innovation Factory member, you can register here.
Attendees
Kevin Shipley
Partner | Head of Mechanical & Industrial Processes (Canada) | Barrister and Solicitor | Canadian Patent Agent
Kevin Shipley is an engineer, patent agent, lawyer, trusted advisor and (self-professed) all-around good guy.
Maria is a lawyer, engineer and patent agent. She is based out of Marks & Clerk Toronto office and her practice focuses on patent, design, and licensing matters.
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