Intellectual Property for the New Innovator

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Format

Online (Self-paced)

Length

8 hours

Course Access

90 days

Tuition

$150.00

Intakes: Monthly from June 2026 to June 2027

The IP for New Innovators course is designed for social entrepreneurs seeking to protect their intellectual property (IP) and leverage it to drive innovation and social impact. This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of IP, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. You’ll explore the trademark landscape in Canada, learning how to secure, enforce, and maintain your trademarks while understanding the legal distinctions between ™ and ®. Through real-world examples and case studies, you’ll discover how successful social enterprises have managed their IP to thrive. The course also addresses the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups in protecting their IP and explores strategies for fostering inclusive, equitable innovation. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to protect your IP assets and confidently navigate the legal landscape. 

By the end of this course you will be able to

Understand and Apply Intellectual Property (IP) Concepts

  • Identify the different types of IP, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. 

  • Analyze how to protect and leverage IP assets to support business growth and social impact. 

  • Develop strategies for maintaining and enforcing IP rights to safeguard against infringement. 

Navigate Trademark Protection in Canada

  • Explain the scope of trademarks, including non-traditional marks like sounds, colors, and smells. 

  • Understand the trademark registration process through CIPO and the differences between ™ and ® symbols. 

  • Apply strategies to enforce and maintain trademark rights domestically and internationally. 

Manage IP Challenges in Social Innovation

  • Assess the unique IP needs and challenges faced by social enterprises. 

  • Analyze case studies of successful social enterprises that have effectively managed their IP. 

  • Develop strategies to overcome barriers and enhance competitive positioning through IP protection. 

Promote Diversity and Inclusion in IP Management

  • Recognize the challenges underrepresented groups face in protecting their IP. 

  • Develop inclusive strategies to support diverse innovators in securing and managing IP rights. 

  • Advocate for equitable access to IP resources and legal protections. 

Who Will Benefit?

This course is ideal for:

  • Social entrepreneurs
  • Startup founders
  • Innovators and small business owners
  • Social enterprises looking to protect their brand and ideas
  • Individuals learning about trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets
  • Entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups navigating IP barriers
  • Anyone launching or growing a business in Canada
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