McMaster University Innovation Showcase
From our Canadian patents team, Evangellos Vekris, Wilfred So, Justin Thuss and Walter Chan will be attending the McMaster University Innovation Showcase in Hamilton, Ontario.
We are pleased to be sponsoring the Showcase this year and continuing our support for McMaster University's innovators.
The Showcase brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, industry partners, investors, and students from McMaster's innovation community for a one-day event highlighting research commercialization successes, startup growth, and student innovation.
As part of the event, student innovation will be showcased through a poster competition, which Wilfred and Justin will be judging, as well as a Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Fellowship pitch competition.
Attendees
Evangellos advises clients in a variety of IP related issues, specializing in patent and design matters, over a wide range of fields including materials science, metallurgy, automotive, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
Wilfred is a registered Canadian Patent Agent and registered U.S. Patent Agent. He provides valuable guidance to companies seeking to safeguard and leverage their innovations, with a focus on patents and industrial designs.
Dr. Justin Thuss is a registered Canadian Patent Agent based in the Marks & Clerk Ottawa office and a member of the chemistry and life science patent group.
Dr. Walter Chan is an intellectual property lawyer and patent agent based in the Marks & Clerk Toronto office and a member of the chemistry and life science patent group.
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