Intellectual Property (IP) is an intangible asset that is critical for any business owner or innovator wanting to scale and compete in today’s global market. Through the offering of valuable IP services such as foundational IP education and 1-on-1 mentorship, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) helps support entrepreneurs in every step of their IP journeys. 

Hosted by Boundless Accelerator on November 21, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET, you are invited to join Sonia Patenaude, IPON’s Manager of IP, for an overview of IPON and its services. Learn about the significance of IP in its various forms and gain helpful tips on filing and building an effective IP strategy.

About the Speaker: 

Sonia Patenaude – Manager, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) 

Sonia Patenaude is a Manager of IP at Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) and is a bilingual Canadian and US Patent Agent with hands-on experience in procuring, developing, protecting, and licensing IP. Most recently at the Department of National Defence, Sonia managed the IP licensing sub-program focused on promoting continued industry advancement and improving the program’s performance. Sonia also spent 11+ years at the National Research Council of Canada as an IP Advisor and Strategic Contract Advisor and was a Patent Agent at HEXO corp. Sonia has her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and her Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry. 

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