Summary and Learning Objectives/Outcomes

Intellectual Property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses and their ability to compete domestically and internationally. In this special topic,  details on the different forms of IP and IP strategies for effectively leveraging IP rights will be discussed. After completion of this module, you will be able to:

Assigned Material    

IP Review and IP Strategy  

In Course 1: Intellectual Property Foundations, you were introduced to the most common forms of IP and their associated rights. In this special topic, different forms of IP will be reviewed  and their importance to companies as business assets will be explored.  The role of IP in the global economy also creates challenges for companies considering foreign markets as each country may define and treat IP protection differently. 

Provided below is a short video from Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) on IP Strategy.    

 

The following modules from the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) are excellent resources for explanations of IP and IP Strategy (Registration with CIGI is not needed to review the content only for exercises).

Additional Resources   

CIPO has created a unique tool that can provide a general IP strategy based on your business's specific needs and conditions, try it out here:  Plan Your IP Strategy.