What is intellectual property (IP)?

Inventions - Ideas, designs, technologies, applications, methodologies - its the creativity that produces novel technologies, better practices, products and efficiencies.  IP is the legal rights that result from innovative activity.

Why do I need it?

• IP identifies ownership of intellectual creativity which allows its owner to profit from it and to stop others from making, selling or using the same without authorization.  
•  IP assets accrue to their owners through its business development and strategies.
• IP provides a distinct identity, image and reputation.

Who can help me?

• TEC Transfer - First Contact for University of Alberta Inventors
• TEC Source - First Contact for Edmonton Inventors