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NeuroConnects: Charting Paths from Discovery to Market

Series Resources


Thank you for your interest in attending NeuroConnects: Charting Paths from Discovery to Market webinar series in collaboration with Connected Minds (¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ), NeuroSphere (McGill University), and Compass Legal Clinic (McGill University).

The series helped participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how to protect, manage, and commercialize IP across the research lifecycle in the neurotechnology and AI sectors using the right strategies, agreements, and resources.  

If you weren’t able to attend all of the sessions or if you would like to revisit the webinars, you can access them on this page.  

Below is a list of resources that were discussed during the respective webinar sessions.

Note: This information is intended for educational purposes only. ​This education resource does not constitute and should not considered to be providing legal advice.


Patent Resources

  • CIPO:
  • WIPO:
  • USPTO:
  • : Biotechnology patent database
  • : Electrical patent database
  • Internet searches, using "patent" as a keyword, to find more information and databases
  • : Useful for a scan and categorizing of potential assets.

Additional Support

  • University Technology Transfer Offices
  • IP Innovation Clinic
  • IP Professionals: Patent and trademark agents, IP lawyers

  • Develop an effective IP strategy, including how to position and pitch your IP to attract investors
  • Learn how to manage an IP portfolio versus a single asset
  • Understand the roles involved in securing and commercializing your IP
  • Explore licensing pathways
  • Learn how to leverage IP assets, even if you are not launching a startup