Intellectual Property in the Energy Sector: The Basics & Beyond

Intellectual property (IP) is a means of protecting innovation in a sector where technology drives efficiency, sustainability and competitive advantage. However, lacking a basic understanding of IP can not only result in your business failing to protect valuable innovation, but it can also put you at a significant disadvantage when entering into agreements where IP is involved or even prevent you from acting on opportunities in the future.

This free, one-hour webinar is specifically designed for energy, engineering and technology leadership, legal counsel and executives to help navigate the legal complexities of IP in the energy sector.

Join Interim CEO and COO of Petroleum Technology Research Centre Erik Nickel and MLT Aikins energy and IP lawyers as they explore various legal topics related to the basics of IP, collaboration agreements and real-world examples of both the risks of ignoring IP and the value that IP assets can bring to businesses in the energy sector.

This is the first in a four-part series of monthly webinars.

On the agenda: 

• IP 101: A high-level introduction to intellectual property basics
• Collaboration agreements: A discussion on building technology through collaboration agreements
• Cautionary tales and case studies: Highlighting the risks and value of IP, including lessons learned from ignoring IP and the value of patents, using real-world examples
• Q&A

Speakers:

• Erik Nickel (Interim CEO, COO of Petroleum Technology Research Centre) 
• Randy Brunet, K.C. 
• Scott Davidson
• Charlene Lipchen 

Event details:

• Webinar: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CST 
• Cost: Free and open to all registrants 
• Registration closes: January 27, 2026
• We reserve the right to decline registrations