Intellectual Property Strategy Session

Whether you’re developing a new product, scaling a startup, or collaborating with partners, understanding intellectual property (IP) is critical to protecting your innovation and staying competitive. Join us for a dynamic and insightful IP Strategy Session with Jared Sues, an accomplished Patent Agent (US and Canada) and IP Strategist from Oziel Law.

This session is designed to give entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators a clear overview of what intellectual property is, how it applies to their business, and how to use it strategically, not just legally. Jared will guide attendees through the essentials of IP, including patent drafting and prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, and collaborative agreements such as employment contracts, MOUs, research/testing agreements, and manufacturing deals.

With a dual background in law and engineering, Jared is uniquely positioned to help you understand how to protect technical ideas across disciplines. He brings real-world experience in hardware design, systems analysis, and software coding, with past projects ranging from aerospace components and missile defense systems to nuclear plant structural design and accident forensics.

The workshop includes a 20–30 minute presentation, followed by an open Q&A session to allow attendees to ask questions specific to their innovations or ventures. Jared’s approachable teaching style and deep technical knowledge make this session a must-attend for any founder or startup team looking to build a solid foundation for future growth.

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of what types of IP exist and which apply to your business
• Strategic considerations for protecting your IP from day one
• Practical tips for navigating collaborative work and protecting ownership
• A better understanding of how IP can become a competitive advantage