IP Pathways Workshop

Join the IP Pathways Workshop, an educational workshop designed to equip startups and scaleups with the fundamentals of intellectual property, IP strategy, and business growth, presented by Hubspace with New Ventures BC and Innovate BC. By the end of this course, startups and scaleups will gain knowledge and actionable insights to align IP strategy and business strategy.

Course Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Location: Hubspace’s Office, 101-1584 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3P4

Who should attend this course? 

• Founders or C-level executives at small to medium-sized organizations based in B.C. 
• Employees at a BC-based startup or scaleup companies where understanding IP strategy is important to their role 
• Learners looking for a flexible and remote option to learn about IP
• Stream 2-2 and Stream 3 applicants in AccelerateIP looking to fulfill education requirements 

Agenda:

• 12pm – 1pm: Networking (refreshments available)
• 1pm – 5pm: Workshop (there will be breaks in-between)
• 5pm – 6pm: Exam (optional, participants can choose to complete the exam within 48 hours at a different location if they wish)

To test understanding, this program will conclude with a written exam. Participants must attend all sessions in full and pass the exam to receive certification. 

What you’ll learn

• IP strategy and how it relates to your business
• Identify the different forms of IP and how they relate to business strategy
• Understand the basics of IP strategy
• Assess the importance of a data strategy 
• Identify how different forms of IP intersect and can be layered or combined for strategic advantage
• Understand the fundamentals of IP licensing
• Identify the key provisions in non-disclosure agreements and licensing agreements
• Understand IP enforcement strategies including alternatives to litigation
• Note IP-related aspects of diversity and inclusion within your organization

Driven by the success of AccelerateIP’s IP Certification Program, New Ventures BC developed the IP Pathways program to address the demonstrated need for widespread access to IP education province-wide.

Meet your instructor & moderator

Susan Tees, IP Director, New Ventures BC

Susan is a veteran Class I patent agent with experience in Canadian and US patent law and practice. She has over 30 years of experience, including the preparation and filing of approximately 100 submissions to the US and Canadian patent offices, or through foreign associates. Her varied experience spans industries including drug manufacturing, mobile phone applications, DNA constructs, and personal health appliances. Susan works with her clients to create their IP strategy and advise them on strategies to protect their innovations as they build their business.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Innovate BC and the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.