​Overview 

​A start-up’s intellectual property can be considered its crown jewels, and for good reason. When managed correctly, your IP can be valuable business assets. In this session, Torys will share insights into the various types of IP, the rights and costs associated with them, and how to develop an IP strategy that dovetails with your business plan.

​Who Should Attend 

• ​Entrepreneurs building innovative technologies

• ​Inventors within the SR ecosystem

• ​Researchers interested in commercializing their innovations

​Key Takeaways 

​This session will provide a primer on IP fundamentals and explore how innovators can best protect their most valuable intellectual business assets. Attendees will gain practical insights into the difference between patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets, and how to leverage them for commercialization.

​We will cover topics like:

• ​What are the different types of IP?

• ​What are common IP risks?

• ​How can IP be leveraged?

​Lunch will be served. Spaces are limited.

​Speakers 

​Ed Fan: Co-leader of Torys’ Intellectual Property and Food and Drug Regulatory Practices

​Ed helps entrepreneurs build intellectual property strategies, and negotiate technology transfer and technology-related licenses and agreements. He is ranked year-over-year as a Leading Lawyer in IP (Chambers Canada, The Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, Best Lawyers in Canada) and as a Patent Star by Managing IP’s IP Stars. Ed is a registered patent and trademark agent.

​Event Details 

​Date: November 16th, 2026 
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Location: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

​Register 

​Spaces are limited.

​Register now to secure your spot.