Intellectual Property in the Energy Sector: IP 101

Intellectual property (IP) is a critical business asset in today’s energy sector – yet many organizations still treat it as an afterthought. This webinar provides a practical, business‑focused foundation on how IP works and how to use it strategically in energy projects. As the second session of our IP series, this webinar will dive further into IP fundamentals and the link to IP strategy.

What you’ll learn:

• A clear, practical overview of intellectual property fundamentals, tailored for the energy industry
• A summary of the five core types of IP:
  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Copyright
  • Design registrations
  • Trade secrets
• How different forms of IP apply to energy technologies, including subsurface processes, digital systems, data and emerging clean‑tech innovations
• How to align IP protection with business strategy, project development and commercialization goals
• Common IP risks in energy projects – and how to avoid costly missteps

Why this matters for energy businesses:

• IP plays a central role in competitive differentiation, project valuation and freedom to operate
• Weak or unclear IP strategies can expose businesses to disputes, loss of value and delayed projects
• Strong IP planning supports innovation, collaboration and long‑term asset value in a rapidly evolving energy landscape

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for:

• General counsel and in‑house legal teams
• IP counsel and IP managers
• Executives responsible for innovation, technology or R&D
• Engineering, operations and technical leadership
• Business development and corporate development professionals
• Energy companies, technology providers and organizations supporting clean‑energy and transitional‑energy projects

Presenters:

• Randy Brunet
• Charlene Lipchen

Both presenters bring extensive experience advising energy companies on IP strategy, risk management and commercialization.

Event details:

• Webinar: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CST
• Cost: Free and open to all registrants
• Format: Live presentation followed by Q&A
• Registration closes: March 2, 2026
• We reserve the right to decline registrations