{"id":14264,"date":"2021-09-01T19:31:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T19:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=14264"},"modified":"2021-09-03T14:06:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T14:06:37","slug":"ip-foundations","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/resource\/ip-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"IP Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill alignfull wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-white-color has-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-da426662ed2b78be02edc5e812411a51\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/ute-beta.staging-001.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-1024x731.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ute-beta.staging-001.dev\/for-entrepreneurs\/ip-education\/istock_37508604xlg_b-flat-cmyk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/ute-beta.staging-001.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3762 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/08\/iStock_37508604XLg_B-Flat-CMYK-140x100.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-breadcrumb wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\/for-entrepreneurs\/ip-education\/\">IP Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-white-color\">IP Foundations<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n            <nav class=\"in-page-nav wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio aligncenter has-text-color has-pale-grey-text-color has-background-color has-pale-grey-background-color\" style=\"background: ; color: ;\">\n            <ul class=\"container\">\n                                    <li class=\"in-page-nav__item\"><a href=\"#overview\" class=\"in-page-nav__link\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"in-page-nav__item\"><a href=\"#recent-events\" class=\"in-page-nav__link\">Recent Events<\/a><\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/nav>\n    \n\n\n\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-ob-blocks-anchor-point wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Level 1 \u2013 IP Foundations<\/strong> consists of two modules covering the definition of IP \u2013 its value and different forms including patents, trademarks and copyright \u2013 and one module on the basics of how to file a patent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended for all students, faculty and researchers. No prior knowledge of intellectual property is required to take Level 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-style-textured has-dark-blue-color has-pale-grey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e31acdfd86acd5f4be41f5b3e097373d is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-02d82a0a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-h-4-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>L<\/strong><\/strong>evel 1 overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Module 1 \u2013 Definition of Intellectual Property and its Different Forms<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Module 2 \u2013 The Value of IP<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Module 3 \u2013 Filing Patents<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time commitment: approximately 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This online program will be supplemented by optional workshops and events outside of this training as part of a general IP education program at the University of Toronto. Participation in these events is highly encouraged but not required for the completion of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Level 1<\/strong> is now open to all University of Toronto students, faculty, staff and alumni on Quercus. Registration for this program is ongoing and is intended to be completed at your own pace. To register for the course, please fill out the online registration form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ob-blocks-buttons wp-block-ob-blocks-buttons--row\">\n      <a class=\"wp-block-ob-blocks-single-button is-style-default has-regular-font-size has-ute-blue-color\" \n        href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JsKqeAMvTUuQN7RtVsVSELSPRU0wJ-VMpaK5aW1t2ElUN1lMMUVLMDVFODZYUzFMTFRQMjFQMEJMWi4u\"        target=\"_blank\"                ><span class=\"wp-block-ob-blocks-single-button__text\">Register Here&#65279;<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a peer review of the IP Level 1 course against the learning objectives set out by the Ontario Expert Panel on Intellectual Property in their February 2020 Report, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities has endorsed the Level 1 \u2013 IP Foundations as an optional course for anyone involved in the research, intellectual property ecosystem, or postsecondary sector in Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-h-4-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-ob-blocks-post-selector post-container post-container--list post-container--list-2 post-container--statistic post-container post-container--grid post-container--grid-4 post-container--statistic\" data-count=\"4\">\n            \n    \n                    \n    <div class=\"single-post single-post--statistic single-post--no-image\" data-card-type=\"statistic\">\n                    <div class=\"statistic-count\">\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__before\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"statistic-count__value statistic-count__value--up\" data-count=\"50\">50<\/span>\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__after\">years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"statistic-text\">the number of years copyrights generally last, after for the life of the author.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n    \n\t\n\n    \n                    \n    <div class=\"single-post single-post--statistic single-post--no-image\" data-card-type=\"statistic\">\n                    <div class=\"statistic-count\">\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__before\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"statistic-count__value statistic-count__value--up\" data-count=\"10\">10<\/span>\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__after\">years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"statistic-text\">Registered Trademarks are renewable every 10 years.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n    \n\t\n\n    \n                    \n    <div class=\"single-post single-post--statistic single-post--no-image\" data-card-type=\"statistic\">\n                    <div class=\"statistic-count\">\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__before\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"statistic-count__value statistic-count__value--up\" data-count=\"15\">15<\/span>\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__after\">years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"statistic-text\">Registered Industrial Designs grant exclusive rights in Canada for up to 15 years.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n    \n\t\n\n    \n                    \n    <div class=\"single-post single-post--statistic single-post--no-image\" data-card-type=\"statistic\">\n                    <div class=\"statistic-count\">\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__before\">Up to<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"statistic-count__value statistic-count__value--up\" data-count=\"20\">20<\/span>\n                <span class=\"statistic-count__after\">years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"statistic-text\">A patent can offer up to 20 years of exclusive rights to an invention after a patent is filed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        \n    \n\t\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-02d82a0a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-h-4-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let others know that you know IP.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U of T students who successfully complete Level 1 will receive recognition on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR) as a <em>Knowledge Creation and Innovation<\/em> credential for Level 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-02d82a0a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those external to the University of Toronto community and educators, the Level 1 modules have been packaged for download and import into academic courses or other research or entrepreneurship-related initiatives, with a goal of promoting broader access and re-use. They are now available under a Creative Common License through the Open UToronto site, our U of T hub for sharable educational resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access the Open UToronto site, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/ocw.utoronto.ca\/ip-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ocw.utoronto.ca\/ip-education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course is also available through the Open Library of e-Campus Ontario here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca\/catalogue\/item\/?id=21c589db-4948-49c1-b252-33f8bd8409c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca\/catalogue\/item\/?id=21c589db-4948-49c1-b252-33f8bd8409c3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recent-events\" class=\"wp-block-ob-blocks-anchor-point wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-02d82a0a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-h-4-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recent Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>IP Matters: Know Your Rights<br>Celebrating the Launch of U of T\u2019s IP Education Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On November 12, in celebration of the launch of the IP Education Program, The University of Toronto hosted a presentation and interactive fireside chat on the importance of IP Rights and the opportunities presented when we are able to successfully protect and commercialize IP in today\u2019s knowledge-based economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The panel featured some of Canada\u2019s top IP legal experts and leading entrepreneurs, including Natalie Raffoul, Jim Hinton, Myra Tawfik, and Saara Virani. The Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, also gave remarks on the importance of IP Rights to Ontario\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IP Matters - Know Your Rights\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/480385692?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-pale-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUESTIONS?<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"mailto:ipeducation.entrepreneurship@utoronto.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reach out to us.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Level 1 \u2013 IP Foundations consists of two modules covering the definition of IP \u2013 its value and different forms including patents, trademarks and copyright \u2013 and one module on the basics of how to file a patent. 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