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Did you know that software code is protected by Copyright?

Have you paid someone to write code for you?

If so did you ask them to waive their Moral rights to the code?

Come to the Copyright talk and learn about the different forms of Copyright protection, how to use it to commercialize your technology, and how it may affect you and your software.

This workshop is being delivered via WebEx. If you do not already have the WebEx app or browser installed, you will be prompted to do so to join the meeting.

Did you know that the top five most valuable brands in the world in 2018 are all technology companies?

According to Forbes the most valuable brand in the world in 2018 was Apple (#1) with an estimated value of nearly $183 Billion dollars. By comparison, Coca-Cola's (#6) brand value in 2018 was over $57 Billion.

Come to the Trademark presentation and learn how to use this form of Intellectual Property (IP) protection to build the brand value of your technology or Start-Up.

A case study which explores aspects of how to use the main forms of Intellectual Property (IP) protection to commercialize technology. This is an interactive case study that allows the participants to experience a realistic situation where they get to see how IP can be applied to protect and commercialize a potentially valuable technology created by a group of university students.

This workshop is being delivered via WebEx. If you do not already have the WebEx app or browser installed, you will be prompted to do so to join the meeting.

This session covers the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) protection with a focus on patents. You'll learn about the different types of IP protection available and some of the most common pitfalls to avoid. Learn about the resources available to you at the University of Waterloo, including the Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo). Hear how IP is used to commercialize technology through licensing or start-up creation.

Students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive Office Hour with engineering alumnus Paul-Michael Dekker (BASc '80), Professional Networker, Futurist, Systems Design Engineer and Entrepreneur!

The Waterloo Engineering alumni class reunion in 2021 is taking place on June 5, 2021 at Alumni Weekend. The engineering Classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 are invited to campus to celebrate this milestone in their engineering career.

Have fun at the Global Engineering Week Game Night! An interactive design project showcase!

Engage in innovative games designed by the SYDE 261 Design, Systems, and Society class. Explore the global impacts of emerging technology on society and our environment.

Try out newly designed boardgames, video games, role playing games, cards, and more!

The Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Finals are almost here!

Register for the pitch finals to come out and watch the teams pitch their problems to a panel of judges. The top teams will earn R&D funding to support the development of a solution to the problems they pitched.

Teams will have 5 minutes to pitch their problem, followed by Q&A from the judges. Come out and watch student pitch their research on some important problems facing industries and organizations.

This International Women’s Day we celebrate the contributions women make to our world, with a panel discussion between five incredibly entrepreneurial women, who are ready to share their entrepreneurial journeys with you.

The theme of the inaugural Canadian Design Workshop is  Designing Engineering Design Education in Canada. Participation by attendees will be in the form of podium or poster sessions, grouped by theme. Two-page abstracts are due March 1, 2020.