Course Name: IP Strategy for Founders
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Location: Online Webinar
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT (1 hour)
Presenter(s): M. Ingrid Ruiz
Description
TDS lawyer M. Ingrid Ruiz will present the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship – University of Manitoba Stu Clark Webinar Series session on IP Strategy for Founders, taking participants deeper into the strategies they need to safeguard innovations and ideas.
This session covers intellectual property, covering practical use of patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets, with real-world examples and answers to the questions early-stage founders often don’t know to ask until it’s too late.
Learn how to:
Strategically use IP tools to create a defensible advantage
Avoid common IP traps that can slow growth or jeopardize deals
Align your IP plan with your business model and fundraising strategy
Whether you attended last year or are new to the topic, this session will leave founders better prepared to build and protect what matters most.
More Information and Registration
More information and registration can be found on the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship website.
Webinar link: https://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/i5jq3nFa7KJEVMiJ3vkLfu/IP-Strategy-for-Founders%253A-Protect-What-You-Build