This multi-day program is led by IP experts Karima Bawa and Myra Tawfik, authors of The Intellectual Property Guide. Future cohorts may include guest facilitators or other presenters.
There are no fees for startups to take this program, as program costs are fully funded by AccelerateIP.
This program is intensive in nature, and it is comprised of lectures, case studies, panel presentations and assignments. Participants will also work in groups to collaborate on exercises and participate in discussions.
To graduate from the program, participants must
This program will be delivered over several days and is offered both in-person and online.
Please note the curriculum is subject to change.
The program is scheduled to run on the following dates and times:
Expected dates for cohorts in 2025:
To apply, register on the application portal, complete our IP-Assessment, and let us know what you want to learn from the course.
This program has been constructed to assist founders who want to learn the fundamentals of IP strategy, identify the IP in their company and build an IP strategy in alignment with their business goals. It is best suited for companies who are beyond the ideation stage, as you will have a better understanding of what areas of your business you may wish to protect.
To complete the course, it is required to attend all sessions in full and pass the final exams. If you’re unable to attend a session due to illness or another unforeseeable event, you can contact the programs team to arrange a makeup session. If it is an online cohort, it is an expectation that your camera will be on with yourself represented in frame, for the duration of the program.
Recommended reading includes The Intellectual Property Guide, which can be purchased online. There is also a course module provided for free that participants must access.
Yes, successful graduation from the IP Certification program fulfills the educational requirement for Stream 2-2 and Stream 3.
Alternatively, the “IP Pathways” IP Certification program is an equivalent education program that can also fulfill your education requirement for Streams 2-2 and 3. See here for more information about IP Pathways.
No, participants must attend in the delivery method designated for each cohort. We have cohorts that are delivered in-person, as well as cohorts are delivered online, please check our page for upcoming cohort dates.
The “IP Pathways” IP Certification program is an equivalent education program that is hosted in virtual, remote-first cohorts for participants in B.C. See here for more information about IP Pathways.
The “IP Pathways” IP Certification program is an equivalent education program that permits several employees from the same organization to participate and receive their IP Certification. See here for more information about IP Pathways.
