Join us for a fireside chat and open Q&A on intellectual property fundamentals and the IP landscape across academia and industry.
Got an idea, invention, or research worth protecting — and no idea where to start? Join us for a free fireside chat and open Q&A on intellectual property fundamentals and the IP landscape across academia and industry.
Hosted by SURGE Science & Innovation Sandbox, this session brings together guest experts from Dalhousie IP Legal Counsel and Cox & Palmer to break down the basics of IP: what it is, why it matters, and how it applies whether you’re a student researcher publishing your work or an aspiring founder building something of your own.
Guest Speakers:
- Stewart Hayne — Partner & Trademark Agent, Cox & Palmer
- Lachlan MacLeod — Intellectual Property Office, Dalhousie Legal Counsel
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 PMÂ
Where: On Dalhousie Studley campus — exact room will be sent to registrants closer to the eventÂ
Cost:Â FreeÂ
Who it’s for: Any student, innovator, or researcher interested in IP