This half-day session, aimed at SMEs and start-ups will explain how you can add value to your business by identifying and protecting your intellectual property.
Recommended for any SME in the region who are involved in R&D, innovation or want to better
protect their assets.
Delivered by Brian More, Director for Intellectual Property Commercialisation at Coventry University and:
Ben Appleton, Partner, Wilson Gunn, Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys.
Topics will include:
Trademarks, patents, design rights, copyright and trade secrets
Advice on how to identify hidden commercial value in IP, using IP for raising capital for business growth
Implications of BREXIT on IP & accelerated channels
Accelerated routes like the UK Green Channel and the EU PACE arrangements, with an explanation why this is recommended
Case Study - importance of prior IP searching before registration is one of the valuable lessons learnt here, along with using the professional expertise of trademark and patent attorneys
Funding available to support IP protection
Q & A
For any more information on this event or grants support available from the Low Carbon project please contact [email protected]