IP Speaker Series: Public Disclosures & IP rights

​Join us for a deep dive discussion exploring public disclosures and IP rights. In a casual conversation, we will explore key concepts and strategies that startups should think about when planning for public disclosures. While marketing to the public is important to find customers, investors, and exposure for your company, these public disclosures can have sever implications to your ability to gain IP protection.

​Why This Chat?

​In the startup world, getting your story out is a core aspect of the startup journey. Fundraising, finding customers, and recruiting talent all require founders to share their story to explain how their product or services are differentiated from all their competitors to create a sustainable competitive advantage. Trade shows and conferences, blogs, and social media (and endless coffees) can all help build buzz for your startup; but these “public disclosures” can also create roadblocks to potential patent rights where “absolute novelty” is the requirement in many countries.

​Hear from a leading IP practitioner on strategies he has used with his clients when building proper IP hygiene around public disclosures. Learn about key considerations that are crucial to protecting your rights and ensuring public disclosures don’t impede your company’s ability to gain broad patent protection.

​What You’ll Gain:

​● Insider Knowledge: Delve into some key concepts on how best to think about public disclosures and their impact on IP rights globally.

​● Real-World Wisdom: Engage with firsthand stories and experiences on how leading technology companies and scale-ups leverage simple filing strategies to ensure they retain the right to file broad claims.

​● Practical Takeaways: Discover strategies on how to take small, easily digestible steps now that can save you money and headache in the future.

​● Community and Q&A: This fireside chat format encourages dialogue. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and learn from peers navigating the same challenges.

​Who Should Join?

​Whether you're at the seed stage or scaling rapidly, if your startup is navigating the tech ecosystem, this conversation is for you. Founders, tech innovators, and anyone vested in the future of intellectual property in the startup space— gather 'round the fire.

​About the Session:

​This isn't just another lecture on IP rights; it's a chance to join a community of like-minded individuals ready to tackle the complexities of IP strategy together. We're peeling back the layers of legal jargon to reveal the actionable steps you can take to protect your company’s most valuable assets.

​Presenters:

​Miles Steininger - Miles has helped his clients stay independent and return over two billion dollars to investors. He has practiced intellectual property law as a patent agent and IP manager in startups, medium-sized, and multinational public companies, as well as in private practice. Today, Miles is a partner in Perpetual Motion Patents (PMP), of Burnaby, where he focuses on crafting IP plans, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and delivering IP education. 

​Byron Thom (moderator) – Byron is a lifelong technology enthusiast who has worn many hats in his tech career. Trained as an engineer and a lawyer, he practiced at one of the leading IP boutiques in Canada helping startups and multinationals protect their technological assets. As a startup founder, he is a patented inventor who drafted and prosecuted his company’s own patent applications. And, as a venture capitalist and board member, he often works with his portfolio companies to develop IP strategies to focus their limited resources on key assets that matter to the business, to investors, and to potential acquirers. Byron is a Partner at the BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and sits on the Board of Governors at UBC.

​To learn more about how you can integrate IP into your business, be sure to explore our offerings at AccelerateIP.