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Engineering-IT analyst brings patent, startup experience to Queen’s

Oct. 31 2007

KINGSTON, ON -- PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer arm of Queen’s University, is pleased to announce the appointment Hassan Jaferi as Analyst, Engineering and Information Technology, effective Oct. 30.

Mr. Jaferi is an engineer with expertise in computer engineering, intellectual property analysis, and startup company management. Prior to joining PARTEQ Mr. Jaferi worked as a patent examiner with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, specializing in patent applications relating to computer/electrical engineering inventions. Previously he worked with the European Space Agency’s Incubator Unit, where he provided management support and intellectual property assistance to companies applying space technologies. He also worked with Nortel Networks’ Global Professional Services, where he created software modules for wireless and IP networks.

Mr. Jaferi is a graduate of the University of Ottawa (BASc) and the International Space University (MSc), France.

Reporting to Mr. Stephen Adolph, Director of Commercial Development, Engineering and Information Technology, Mr. Jaferi will assist in the commercialization of university-generated technologies, including meeting with researchers; identifying research innovations with commercial potential; performing patent and literature searches; identifying potential receptor companies; working with our patent agents to assist in patent applications; and working with senior commercial development colleagues to apply for both public and private research development funds.

“We are delighted to add the diverse skills of Mr. Jaferi to our commercialization team,” says Anne Vivian-Scott, Vice-President of Commercial Development at PARTEQ. “His unique combination of commercial development and intellectual property expertise makes him a valuable resource to both PARTEQ, and to Queen’s inventors.”

Mr. Jaferi’s appointment is part of an expansion in scope and capacity at PARTEQ made possible by funding from the Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Ontario Research Commercialization Program (ORCP).

Contact:
Anne Vivian-Scott
Vice-President, Commercial Development
P: 613. 533. 6000 xt. 75513
E: avivianscott@parteqinnovations.com

About the Ontario Research Commercialization Program:
ORCP is an initiative of Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty. The first program of its kind in Canada, ORCP supports the downstream development of innovative technologies generated by universities, research institutions and industry across Ontario.
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/default.asp