IP 101, AI & Software inventions & Essential Tips for Trade Secrets
Hosted by Volta and Springboard, this virtual and in-person session focuses on IP for startups.
Join us for an engaging and practical session on the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) with special focus on AI & Software inventions, and discover essential tips for protecting your trade secrets.
Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, or growing company, this session will provide valuable insights into safeguarding your innovations and building a strong IP strategy.
🎁 Special Bonus
Kushal will be available for 1-on-1 meetings with companies on March 16.
Spots are limited — book a session during Office Hour Mondays to receive tailored guidance for your business.
Speaker
Kushal Shah
Associate & Patent Lawyer
Gowling WLG
Kushal Shah is a lawyer and registered patent agent in the at Gowling WLG. He works closely with patent agents in the life sciences group, and high tech groups, supporting the drafting and prosecution of patent applications across areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, artificial intelligence, software platforms, clean technology, diagnostics, and medical devices.
As an internationally trained patent agent and lawyer, Kushal brings experience advising startups, universities, and multinational organizations. His work spans international patent protection strategies across jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, and India.
Kushal also provides tailored IP strategies and tactical advice on infringement, litigation, licensing, patentability, freedom-to-operate opinions, commercial transactions, franchising, and valuation matters.
He holds an LLB from the University of Mumbai and an MSc in Biotechnology, and has delivered numerous lectures and seminars focused on patent drafting, research, and analysis. Prior to joining Gowling WLG, Kushal trained as a patent agent at another Canada-based global law firm.
Outside of work, Kushal enjoys cycling Ottawa’s scenic trails and honing his botanical skills in his garden.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your IP knowledge and gain practical insights to protect your competitive advantage. Register today!
Monday, March 16
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Atlantic
In-Person & Virtual
📍 In-Person Location: Volta (lunch to be provided)
1800 Argyle St, Unit 801, Halifax
Hosted by Volta and Springboard, this virtual and in-person session focuses on IP for startups.
Join us for an engaging and practical session on the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) with special focus on AI & Software inventions, and discover essential tips for protecting your trade secrets.
Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, or growing company, this session will provide valuable insights into safeguarding your innovations and building a strong IP strategy.
🎁 Special Bonus
Kushal will be available for 1-on-1 meetings with companies on March 16.
Spots are limited — book a session during Office Hour Mondays to receive tailored guidance for your business.
Speaker
Kushal Shah
Associate & Patent Lawyer
Gowling WLG
Kushal Shah is a lawyer and registered patent agent in the at Gowling WLG. He works closely with patent agents in the life sciences group, and high tech groups, supporting the drafting and prosecution of patent applications across areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, artificial intelligence, software platforms, clean technology, diagnostics, and medical devices.
As an internationally trained patent agent and lawyer, Kushal brings experience advising startups, universities, and multinational organizations. His work spans international patent protection strategies across jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, and India.
Kushal also provides tailored IP strategies and tactical advice on infringement, litigation, licensing, patentability, freedom-to-operate opinions, commercial transactions, franchising, and valuation matters.
He holds an LLB from the University of Mumbai and an MSc in Biotechnology, and has delivered numerous lectures and seminars focused on patent drafting, research, and analysis. Prior to joining Gowling WLG, Kushal trained as a patent agent at another Canada-based global law firm.
Outside of work, Kushal enjoys cycling Ottawa’s scenic trails and honing his botanical skills in his garden.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your IP knowledge and gain practical insights to protect your competitive advantage. Register today!
Monday, March 16
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Atlantic
In-Person & Virtual
📍 In-Person Location: Volta (lunch to be provided)
1800 Argyle St, Unit 801, Halifax
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1800 Argyle Street
#Unit 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8
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