We recently posted about how trade secrets are not cheap or easy IP protection. The current situation in the technology industry reminds us of another issue with depending on trade secrets – what happens when employees leave. Your patent portfolio is more robust than your trade secrets during downsizing and all employee departures.Read More

Are you and your organization ready for your next big sale, funding round, or acquisition? The Open-Source Free Software (OSFS) components you use have many benefit but also risks. Get ready with awareness, records, and procedures.Read More

Inflation is a concern everywhere. The patent offices of the United States and Canada have changed their fees. Now is a good time to consider what you spend on patents, how to classify the expenses, how to budget, and how the changes could affect you. Learn useful ways to classify your expenses and use event-based...Read More

Intellectual property is one of those tasks that are critical to a technology startup but as fun filing your tax returns. As a founder you must balance between hiring an expert and doing it yourself.Read More

Every Canadian technology company should join National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program. They have grants to fund your IP portfolio.Read More