IP 101 & Commercialization
The IEEE University of Waterloo APS/MTT-S Student Branch Chapters, in collaboration with the IEEE Waterloo Young Professionals Affinity Group and the IEEE Ottawa Section Joint APS/MTT-S Chapter, thank everyone who joined our recent Distinguished Lecturer Talk by IEEE Fellow Prof. Costas Sarris.
Your participation made the event a great success — thank you for being part of our growing IEEE community!
We now invite you to our next free virtual session:
“IP 101 & Commercialization” by Eric Luvisotto
This talk introduces the fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) protection, with a focus on patents and how IP supports commercialization through licensing and start-up creation.
You will learn:
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The main types of IP protection and common pitfalls to avoid
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Key University of Waterloo resources, including the Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo)
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Insights on “Are You an Inventor?”, clarifying roles between faculty and graduate students
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Practical tips for researchers and entrepreneurs exploring start-ups
📅 Date: Thursday, October 10 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT)
📍 Location: Online — Microsoft Teams
Speaker: Eric Luvisotto
Technology Transfer Officer, Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo), University of Waterloo
Eric Luvisotto is a registered Canadian Patent Agent (2003) and Professional Engineer, with MEng (1998) and BASc (1995) degrees in Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
With over two decades of experience in Intellectual Property, Eric has worked in law firms, industry, and academia. At WatCo, he analyzes new ideas for patentability and commercial potential, negotiates licensing agreements, and supports start-up creation.
He is a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and frequent guest lecturer on topics such as IP 101, Trademarks, and Copyright.
Event Registration Opens: September 10 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Event Registration Closes: October 10 2025 12:00 PM EDT
Hosted by:
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IEEE University of Waterloo AP-S Student Branch Chapter (AP03)
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IEEE University of Waterloo MTT-S Student Branch Chapter (MTT17)
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IEEE Kitchener-Waterloo Young Professionals Affinity Group
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IEEE Ottawa Section Joint AP-S/MTT-S Chapter
