George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
At George Brown, we are committed to empowering innovators, entrepreneurs, and SMEs to unlock the full potential of their intellectual property (IP). Our IP Commercialization initiative offers comprehensive support, from IP identification to strategic commercialization and protection, tailored to meet the specific needs of your business or research.
Why Partner with George Brown?
With the generous support from IPON and from our network of industry professionals and partnerships, we offer a range of IP services designed to accelerate your commercialization journey. Eligible projects can access funding to cover costs related to IP audits, registrations, and commercialization.
Whether you’re navigating the complexities of IP protection or looking to commercialize your innovations, George Brown is your partner in turning ideas into market-ready solutions.
Our Services
IP Strategy Development
Through our partnerships, we help businesses and innovators develop a robust IP strategy, which includes anything from identifying intangible assets, benchmarking IP against competitors, and offering guidance on how to best position your IP for success in the marketplace.
IP Protection and Commercialization
We assist Industry Partners in turning their IP into a competitive advantage, turning innovations into new revenue streams. Whether through helping with patents, trademarks, or copyrights, we ensure your innovations are positioned for protection and optimized for commercialization.
IP Audits & Landscape Analysis
The first step in protecting your IP is understanding it. We ensure you receive the IP audit your business needs to identify assets and ensure your innovations are protected from potential infringement.
Ready to Get Started?
Meet the IPON Team
Andrea Orazi
IP Commercialization Manager
Previously Andrea was the founder of a CPG company and is very well versed in the start-up ecosystem. For 6 years, she grew The Chufa Co. from a small Toronto based alternative milk company to a nationally distributed brand with the top 3 retailers. Her experience as a founder has equipped her with practical insights into the commercialization process, enabling her to effectively support entrepreneurs and researchers in bringing their innovations to market. Andrea’s experience and passion for commercialization will support ORI and IPON’s ongoing efforts to drive impactful outcomes for Ontario’s innovation economy
Areas of Expertise: Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Communications, Food & Agriculture
Email: Andrea.Orazi@georgebrown.ca