The medtech industry is one that relies heavily on intellectual property (IP), so developing, managing, and protecting IP is critical for business success in today's global market. Medical Innovation Xchange and Ontario Intellectual Property (IPON) are excited to deliver an in-person event on how companies can leverage IP for commercialization and scale. Sought-after IP experts will share tips on how to go about securing IP at various businesses stages, while founders from Intellijoint Surgical Inc. and Hyivy Health will share their IP journeys, how it has helped their success and what they have learned along the way.
Attendees will also hear about IPON, a new agency created by the Government of Ontario that offers financial supports, IP education and mentorship programs for Ontario innovators and researchers in the medtech industry.
Check back soon for information on similar events taking place for the artificial intelligence and automotive industries.
Speakers:
Rachel Bartholomew,Founder & CEO, Hyivy Health
Peter Cowan, CEO, Intellectual Property Ontario
Elliot Fung, Executive Director, Medical Innovation Xchange and Board Member, Intellectual Property Ontario
Andre Hladio, Co-founder and CTO, Intellijoint Surgical Inc.
Anna Wilkinson, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
10:45 am networking session to follow