The pandemic is increasingly blurring the boundaries between work and personal time. A recent report released by HR consulting firm Robert Half found that more than 55 per cent of…
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Building an IP Commercialization Strategy – Impediments Facing SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in driving the economies of many countries. In Canada, SMEs contributed more than 50% to the GDP between 2003-2016, and Canadian small…
NFT, A New Crypto Trend For Digital Arts
Anna Zhilyaeva (aka AnnaDreamBrush) is an immersive artist who performs virtual reality arts. In addition to her worldwide live performances and mixed reality videos, she has sold her first NFT…
Ontario’s plan to improve intellectual property (IP) commercialization moves forward
Ensuring IP rights stay with Canadians has been deemed critical for the future of economic prosperity in Canada. The 2019 IP Canada report highlighted that the majority of industrial designs,…
Intellectual Property Literacy in Engineering Programs: Empowering the Next Generation of Canadian Innovators
Intellectual Property (IP) literacy is often overlooked in Canadian universities’ engineering programs. Engineers are trained to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions for our modern-day problems. However, they…
Your Next Pair of Sneakers Might Be Made Out of Fire & Here's Why
In a saturated eCommerce market, the majority of consumers are very familiar with the easily accessible ‘Add to Cart’ option. However, with the advent of digital fashion, online shopping and…