Discover the essentials of intellectual property (IP) and learn how to protect your research as a PhD student.

Explore the fundamentals of intellectual property and considerations for your research as a PhD student. This lunchtime session provides a practical overview of patents, trade secrets, and common pitfalls to avoid, followed by a fireside chat with Jeka Viktorova, CEO and Co-Founder of Syenta, on her journey from researcher to deep‑tech founder.

Registered attendees will be emailed the webinar link the morning of the event.

Agenda

Introduction to IP

  • An overview from WRAYS on intellectual property (including patent protection and trade secrets), and important pitfalls to avoid when deciding to commercialise research.

Fireside Chat with Jeka Viktorova

  • A fireside chat exploring Jeka’s journey from researcher to co-founder. We will discuss the how and why’s of her journey and open up to questions from attendees to learn more!

Get your tickets here

Event details:
4th March
12:00–1:00 PM
Online event

 

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ip-essentials-insights-for-phd-students-tickets-1982412989617?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

  • Date: 4 March 2026
  • Start time: 12:00 AEDT
  • End time: 13:00 AEDT
  • Venue: Online event
  • Email: info@s3b.au