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Centre for Commercialization

Centre for Commercialization

The Centre for Commercialization (C4C) helps entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unlock the full potential of their intellectual property (IP). C4C offers a full suite of IP services across the entire innovation continuum to help businesses maximize the commercialization outcome for their goods and services. 

The Centre for Commercialization was created, in part, with support from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON). 

C4C services

C4C offers IP services to entrepreneurs and SMEs tailored to the development stage of their goods and services. 

Testimonials

EV charging

Identifying IP landscape to position Vortex IP

Vortex created a novel architecture for a supercapacitor energy storage system in collaboration with Conestoga’s SMART Centre. C4C provided recommendation on positioning of the IP based on IP landscape analysis.
Playdough in the shape of a rainbow

IP positioning recommendations at The Dough Parlour

Dough Parlour created a process that produces playdough from food grade ingredients that is resistant to mold growth. They collaborated with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to test the shelf-life for the mold-resistant dough. The Centre for Commercialization identified patentable subject matter and made recommendations on the IP positioning.
A series of chili peppers and garlic around a bowl of sauce

Providing an IP strategy to develop a stronger brand at Chilly Paste Co.

In collaboration with the CFRIL, Chilly Paste Co. created a proprietary formulation for a food paste that allows for quick meal preparation. The Centre for Commercialization provided an IP strategy to build a strong brand.

Our team

Alla Darwish

Alla Darwish, PhD, MBA

Director, commercialization & IP mobilization

Chantal Klasen

Chantal Klasen

Commercialization project coordinator (on leave)

Steven Splinter

Steven Splinter, PhD

Commercialization project coordinator

C4C impact

Companies supported
Patent filings funded
IP disclosures collected
Hours in service provided
Trademark filings funded
Workshops delivered

Contact

See how the Centre for Commercialization can help you with your IP needs and enhance your market position. 

96 Grand Avenue South. 
Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2L9, Canada

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