51. When do I need to embargo (restrict access to) my thesis?

You may need to embargo your thesis for two reasons.

1. Your thesis contains information about a process/technology/invention that you are in the process of patenting or for which you would like to seek a patent in the future. For more information about patents, reach out to the Waterloo Commercialization Office.
2. You are publishing a manuscript-based thesis that contains copies of articles the publisher requires you to embargo as per your publishing agreement. Learn more about this requirement on the UWSpace guide under "Content previously published."

Instructions for applying an embargo to your thesis are available on the Thesis Restrictions (embargoes) page on the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs website.