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Title:

515623

Agreement Number:

515623

Agreement Value:

$10,881.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Description:

Expansion of the operations of the university IP clinic

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

Improve the understanding of IP by those served by the IP legal clinics; Increase access to IP services for SMEs, women, and indigenous innovators; Enable law students to learn more about IP; Help businesses get a sense of their IP needs; Facilitate access to the profession that can provide quality IP advice

Location:

Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3C5

Reference Number:

033-2025-2026-Q4-515623

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

732928163

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

2025/26 to 2026/27,

Recipient's Operating Name:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Federal Riding Name:

Waterloo

Federal Riding Number:

35112

Program:

Intellectual Property Legal Clinics Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Clinics Program is to encourage the development of law clinics within Canadian universities law school, and foster the development of future IP experts by increasing the exposure of university students to IP issues. The program aims to educate and support individuals and businesses needing free or low cost IP education and assistance; to help innovators develop the means to protect their innovations; and to provide free or nearly free assistance to SMEs and start-ups which will enable companies to grow, protect their investments already made, and find new investors.

NAICS Code:

611000