The Decision to Sell University-Owned IP: How? When? and Under What Model?Canadian Universities, and particularly their technology transfer offices are often placed in an awkward position of deciding how and...
Minimum Viable Project Management for Startups In the fast-paced, unpredictable world of startups, the importance of established processes and project management cannot be overstated....
New IP-Related Statistics for the Canadian Innovation EcosystemIn late July 2024, Statistics Canada released a series of reports on Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Here are some key takeaways: “While...
How Often Should I Perform an IP Landscape Search? A Comprehensive GuideIn today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in safeguarding innovation and...
How can another patent be issued on this old technology? The Value of ImprovementsOne of the best example one can think of are telephones - from the first patented telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell ( US Pat....
Social Innovation, Open Innovation and Intellectual Property: A Complex IntersectionSocial innovation, open innovation are buzzwords we often hear, but what do they truly entail? And can the brilliant ideas that drive...
The Power of Connection: Nurturing Strong Relationships with FundersStartups often ask MVIP™ where to get funding for their ventures. Our answers are often based on the level of maturity at which startups...