Startups
November 27, 2023
New government programs can enhance your strategic approach to IP. Here are some recommendations on how to prepare your corporation for government funding.
November 14, 2023
PCK is partnering with local innovation hub Communitech on a federally funded IP program called ElevateIP, launching on November 23, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Through the IP Assist program, SMEs can gain access to a range of resources to help enhance the value of innovations and accelerate commercialization goals.
September 28, 2023
Starting a business can be an exciting endeavour, but many early-stage entrepreneurs overlook the importance of IP in the success of a startup.
August 17, 2023
By integrating intellectual property into their growth strategy, Canadian businesses can position themselves for long-term success.
June 19, 2023
Canadians are recognized as strong innovators and entrepreneurs, and yet we are also seen as laggards when it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP).
October 25, 2022
2022 QCCQ 6675: Operating as "Fédération des Inventors du Québec", Varin offered to protect inventions but never filed a single patent application at CIPO.
April 7, 2022
In a world of Instagram, Youtube and TikTok, why can't inventors submit their provisional patent applications entirely in video format?
October 26, 2021
When budgeting for a patent, all tech startups face this conundrum: “I need investors to pay for a patent, but I need a patent to attract investors.”
August 30, 2021
Provisional patent applications are generally well known in the start-up community as an affordable way to protect patent rights, but it can be hard to locate practical information. Here are the questions that our clients most frequently ask us about provisional patent applications.
July 21, 2021
The trick is to efficiently resource patent and SR&ED initiatives while keeping product development on track. Here are a few tips that can help you do that.
December 5, 2019
PCK's Andrew Currier and Jillian Carter had the pleasure of presenting a workshop on intellectual property law for Roots Community Services in Brampton.
October 4, 2019
At the 2019 Waterloo Innovation Summit, global thought leaders discussed oncoming disruptions to healthcare and challenges faced by healthtech start-ups.
March 27, 2019
Velocity and PCK IP will once again work together to support Velocity Fund Finals $25K winners.