Bassem Awad

Associate Professor @westernuLaw & Senior Fellow @CIGIonline

[uOttawa | COMMON LAW @uocommonlaw]

Bienvenue au professeur Bassem Awad à la Section de common law, où il entre en fonction à titre de professeur agrégé et directeur de @cippic.

Découvrez sa vision sur l’enseignement du droit et le droit des technologies : https://t.co/gZbEN7Uq9n

@CDTSuOttawaCLTS

[uOttawa | COMMON LAW @uocommonlaw]

Please join us in welcoming Professor Bassem Awad to the Common Law Section as Associate Professor and new Director of  @cippic.

Read more about Professor Awad's vision for legal education and technology law: https://t.co/AuqU1jwv7y

@CDTSuOttawaCLTS

[Open AIR @Afrinnovation]

At the recent Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS) 2026 annual conference on June 10 2026, Open AIR researchers dove into decolonizing AI, data sovereignty, and community-focused tech across the African continent.

Thanks to our expert panel & the audience for a rich debate on global AI governance!

#OpenAIR #TechInAfrica #AIGovernance #CAAS2026

[Western Law @westernuLaw]

Professor Awad shared a deep dive into his research, Western Law’s Intellectual Property, Information and Technology (IPIT) program and clinical opportunities, how IPIT training prepares innovation-ready lawyers, & the trends shaping IP law & business law. https://t.co/pHkhPIqLkX

[uOttawa | COMMON LAW @uocommonlaw]

AI can transform Africa’s future – but only if IP law keeps pace. @Afrinnovation researchers have secured funding from @IDRC_CRDI to reimagine AI & IP governance for inclusive innovation. #AI4D

Read more: https://t.co/d52VDZj3WN

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

Delighted to present my upcoming paper on “Climate Justice & Green Patent Monopolies” @Harvard_Law . Thank you Prof. Ruth Okediji for gathering an amazing group of scholars for the IP in Africa Conference @westernuLaw

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

I am happy to share WIPILC collaboration with the Trademarks Opposition Board to support self-represented parties as part of @westernuLaw efforts to facilitate access to justice.

[Western Law @westernuLaw]

The Western Intellectual Property and Innovation Legal Clinic (WIPILC) has been selected as a Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) partner legal clinic supporting self-represented entrepreneurs, artists, inventors & start-ups pursuing trademarks. https://t.co/AhFywXyezN

[Western Innovation and Strategic Parnerships @westerninnovate]

Ready to protect your innovations? 🚀 Apply for the IP Strategy Boot Camp, offered in partnership with @westernuLaw! Learn how to manage and commercialize IP in this 6-week program. 🛠️

📅 Deadline: October 4, 2024 🔗 https://t.co/43PmmpXTL0 @WesternU

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

Delighted to share my research on AI & Patent Law at the WIPO-WTO Colloquium for IP Teachers & Researchers in Africa @UctLaw , #CapeTown #WIPOWTOColloquium @WIPO @westernuLaw @caro_ncube

[IPChairUCT @IPChairUCT]

A global conference indeed. 22 countries and 5 continents represented in this group. #WIPOWTOColloquium #IPColloquiumAfrica2024

[ATRIP @ATRIP_INT]

How can patent law influence the development of sustainable AI? This is only one of the questions that were dealt with during our panel on patents, ethics and AI, chaired by @Prof_Datzov

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

Back to #Rome in person to participate in the 2024 @ATRIP_INT 42nd Conference @UniLUISS. I am presenting my paper on AI-Generated Invention and the Quest for Ethical & Normative Framework @westernuLaw

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

@jdebeer presentation on @Afrinnovation Research Agenda for inclusive and sustainable economies at ATRIP 42nd Congress, Rome @ATRIP_INT

[Western Law @westernuLaw]

Unlock the potential of Intellectual Property (IP) with a free IP Strategy Boot Camp program from @WORLDiscoveries and Western Law. Delve into IP protection and commercialization in six virtual sessions. Register before the October 6, 2023, deadline. https://t.co/hnCrQNexBA

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

Delighted to be back in person in #Geneva, speaking & moderating @WIPO Advisory Committee on the Enforcement, Aug 31-Sep 2, 2022 @westernuLaw

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

Delighted to virtually welcome @DrRyanAbbott to today’s International IP class @westernuLaw to discuss “Artificial Intelligence Machines as Inventors”. Very much looking forward to an interesting talk!

[Western Innovation and Strategic Parnerships @westerninnovate]

Our IP Strategy Boot Camp participants will learn from Paula Clancy (@CanadianIP) and Jason Hynes (@bereskinparr) about IP protection today! Learn more about our boot camp here: https://t.co/WKkrO3gR3h #WesternU @westernuLaw @bawad_IP

[Western Innovation and Strategic Parnerships @westerninnovate]

Our IP Strategy Boot Camp participants will learn from @mayajmedeiros and Brian Chau from @NLawGlobal about Commercialization of IP Rights – Assignment and Licensing Agreements today! Learn more about our boot camp here: https://t.co/WKkrO3gR3h #WesternU @westernuLaw @bawad_IP

[Western Innovation and Strategic Parnerships @westerninnovate]

On week two of our IP Strategy Boot Camp we will hear from @paulbanwatt on Why and How to Develop an IP Strategy. #WesternU #ipstrategy @westernuLaw @bawad_IP. We hope our class enjoys the session. Want to learn more about the boot camp? Read more: https://t.co/WKkrO3gR3h

[Bassem Awad @bawad_IP]

#WesternU delighted to launch Western IP Strategy Boot Camp in collaboration with @WORLDiscoveries @westernuLaw for researchers, entrepreneurs and startups. More information @ https://t.co/n4XAXwwMs3