Research Data Management: Intellectual Property

Resources and information specific to the University of Waterloo including guidance on protecting your intellectual property, searching patents, and conflicts of interest.

To ensure that Waterloo researchers are reaping the full benefit of the University’s strength in innovation, entrepreneurship, and IP creation and commercialization, it is a requirement for researchers to complete the Intellectual Property and Commercialization Activity Disclosure form annually by April 1st.

Central hub for copyright information, support, and guidance for faculty, staff, and students.

WatCo offers commercialization services and expertise to package and convert research innovations into commercially viable products and services.

Guideline on the six standardized Creative Commons license types that creators' can use to grant the public permission to use creative works under copyright law.

Legal tools and licenses offering guidance on how to publish, provide, and use open data.

Operates as part of of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada delivering intellectual property services in Canada and educating Canadians on how to use intellectual property more effectively

A global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation.