Bensol helps Own Innovation thrive with tailored benefits
Kitchener-based Own Innovation, Ontario’s largest intellectual property (IP) consulting group outside of Toronto and Ottawa, has been making significant strides in the Canadian tech sector since its founding just seven years ago. Specializing in IP strategy, leadership, patents, and trademarks, the firm supports high-growth technology companies in leveraging and protecting their intangible assets.
Jim Hinton, founder and IP lawyer at Own Innovation, shared the firm’s journey and the pivotal role Bensol has played in their success. “We started with just three people, and now we have a team of around 16 and still growing,” Hinton said. “Our growth has been rapid, and having a comprehensive and flexible benefits plan was crucial from the beginning.”
Bensol provided Own Innovation with a tailored benefits plan through Manulife, addressing the firm’s diverse needs. “Bensol was able to offer a program suitable for a new business on a growth track, which was essential for us. One of the challenges we faced was finding a plan that could cater to both younger employees and those with families,” Hinton explained.
The benefits plan has been instrumental in attracting and retaining talent at Own Innovation and supports Hinton’s philosophy of building a culture of well-being. “We’re in a competitive business. Having a good mix of benefits helps attract the best talent and ensures everyone is well looked after,” he noted. “When health issues come up, it’s reassuring to know that our team is supported.”
Hinton also praised the personal touch and responsiveness of Bensol’s team. “My emails get answered right away, and any new issues are handled quickly and efficiently,” he said. “As a business owner, that’s the kind of service I strive to provide for my clients, and it’s great to receive the same from Bensol.”
“Bensol handles all the details and really takes the burden of managing benefits off my plate, which lets me concentrate on what I do best,” Hinton added. “Watching companies go from a few people to global billion-dollar enterprises has been incredibly rewarding.”
The collaboration between Own Innovation and Bensol Consulting exemplifies how tailored benefits solutions can support small businesses in scaling effectively, contributing to both employee satisfaction and overall business growth.
