P@SHA’s Startups & Entrepreneurship Committee hosted an insightful webinar titled “IP, Copyright, and Patents: A Guide for Tech Founders” for founders, innovators, startup teams, and tech professionals.

The session focused on helping tech startups understand how to protect their innovations, software, products, and digital assets through Intellectual Property (IP), copyright, and patents.

The webinar was led by Dr. Saima Kanwal, Assistant Controller of Patents at IPO Pakistan, who shared her extensive experience in patent examination (since 2006), particularly in biotechnology, along with insights into patent drafting, searching, and analysis.

Key Topics Covered:

Fundamentals of IP for tech startups
Importance of patents and copyright in the tech sector
Protecting software, products, and innovative ideas
Patent filing basics and common mistakes to avoid
Best practices for founders, developers, and innovators
Interactive Q&A session with participants

This session provided valuable guidance for startups looking to safeguard their innovations and scale their businesses with stronger IP strategies.