Research guides: Research Data Management: Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property and Commercialization at the University of Waterloo

Office of Research: Intellectual property
Resources and information specific to the University of Waterloo including guidance on protecting your intellectual property, searching patents, and conflicts of interest.
Disclosure form for Intellectual Property Rights Policy #73
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.
Copyright@Waterloo
Central hub for copyright information, support, and guidance for faculty, staff, and students.

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

Learning Resources

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

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
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
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation.