IP Blueprint

The IP Blueprint

Front Row Ventures, in partnership with Osler, FRQ, and Axelys, brings you a comprehensive course designed to demystify intellectual property (IP) and help you leverage it to drive your startup's success.

In this course, you'll gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of IP, learn how to craft an effective IP strategy, and discover the critical steps to protect and maximize your innovations. Hear directly from top investors, seasoned lawyers, technology transfer experts, and successful startup founders from FRV’s portfolio as they share actionable insights and real-world experiences.

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Navigating intellectual property doesn’t have to be complicated.

We’ll equip you with everything you need to know to confidently integrate IP into your growth strategy.

Master the Fundamentals of Intellectual Property: Build a strong understanding of IP concepts and how they form the backbone of your business strategy.
Identify Key Stakeholders: Discover who you need to collaborate with—investors, legal experts, tech transfer officers—and learn when and how to engage them effectively.
Craft Your IP Strategy: Learn how to prioritize your IP efforts and develop a roadmap tailored to your startup’s unique needs.

Course curriculum

1. 3.0 Welcome to Module 3: Stakeholders of Intellectual Property - Who are you interacting with?
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2. 3.1 Legal and Consulting Firms
3. 3.2 Patent Offices and Government Organizations
4. 3.3 Research Institutes & Universities
5. 3.4 Technology Transfer Offices
6. 3.5 Intellectual Property Across the Business Lifecycle
7. 3.6 Industry Associations and Trade Organizations
8. 3.7 A Sit-Down with Marie-Josée Lapointe: Understanding the IP Ecosystem
1. 4.0 Welcome to Module 4: Formulating Your Intellectual Property Strategy
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2. 4.1 Why Is It Important to Have a Strategy?
3. 4.2 Developing a Balanced Strategy
4. 4.3 Your IP Strategy Should Complement Your Business Strategy and Execution Roadmap
5. 4.4 Platform-Centric vs. Asset-Centric IP Strategies
6. 4.5 Offensive vs. Defensive Strategies
7. 4.6 The Importance of IP Chain of Custody & Assignment
8. 4.7 Data Should Drive You Patenting Decisions
9. 4.8 A Sit-Down with Jean-Nicolas Delage: How to Formulate Your IP Strategy
1. 5.0 Welcome to Module 5: A Practical Guide for the Scientific Entrepreneur - What to do first?
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2. 5.1 What to Do First?
3. 5.2 A Sit-Down with Valerie Bonnardel-Vacqué: Understanding the IP Landscape
4. 5.3 Balancing the Need to Publish with IP Protection
5. 5.4 Budgeting for Your IP Strategy
6. 5.5 Disclosing Your Intellectual Property
7. 5.6 Negotiating a Licensing Agreement for Your Intellectual Property
8. 5.7 IP Due Diligence Reporting
9. 5.8 Demonstrating IP Value to Investors and Strategic Partners
10. 5.9 Protecting Intellectual Property in Different Scenarios
11. 5.10 A Sit-down with Jean-Nicolas Delage: A Practical Guide
1. 6.0 Welcome to Module 6: Case Studies and Success Stories
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2. 6.1 Interview with Yellowbird Diagnostic’s CEO, Dr. Nicolas Calvert
3. 6.2 Interview with Sonaro’s CEO, Dr. Karina Gasbarrino
4. 6.3 Interview with Biomimir’s CEO, Dr. Fiona Simpson
5. 6.4 Interview with Ora Medical’s CTO, Guillaume Jones
6. 6.5 Interview with TRAQC’s CEO, Dr. Mariia Zhuldybina
1. 7.1 Course Summary
2. 7.2 What's Next: Turning Knowledge into Action

About this course

$250.00
7 Modules
6 Hours of video content

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$99 for Students

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