CryptoWorks21 - IP in Academia

Friday, March 22, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Speaker: Doug Beynon

Abstract:

  1. Searching the literature--using the IP databases, mechanics of searching, reviewing results, commenting on results, how to present differences and obligations to disclose results.
  2. What to do if you want to protect fundamental research from being restricted by patents. Members of Faculty who have published with the intent to block patent.
  3. What to do if you want to protect IP through patents, but, not commercialize it. Members of Faculty who have patented IP with the express purpose of providing free licenses to all.

This is the seventh lecture in the CryptoWorks21 Intellectual Property (IP) Management Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Knowledgeable speakers will give in-depth presentations that build on previous sessions.

The lectures are designed for researchers working in areas related to information technology, including cryptography and quantum technology.

This lecture series is open to all members of CryptoWorks21, the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), the Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research (CACR), Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN).

Please RSVP by February 22nd and let us know if you have any dietary constraints. Sandwiches and beverages will be provided.