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How Intellectual Property (IP) helps protect and grow your business

Learn about Intellectual Property at this very successful workshop facilitated and run by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and delivered to a wide range of industries, business advisors and professional bodies for more than 10 years.

The workshop aims to give participants a good overview of intellectual property and how it can be used to support and benefit Start Up businesses and SMEs.

THE IPO IS THE OFFICIAL UK GOVERNMENT BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RIGHTS INCLUDING PATENTS, DESIGNS, TRADE MARKS AND COPYRIGHT.

Presenter:

Gary Townley, Business Outreach Manager, Intellectual Property Office

Who should attend:

This workshop is particularly beneficial to Start Up businesses and SMEs as the focus is to ensure they delegates gain a better understanding of intellectual property to benefit their business regardless of the industry or sectors that they work in.

On the day you will: 

  • Gain a good understanding of trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and confidentiality
  • Develop sound practical skills you can apply to a business environment
  • Be given access to the full suite of support materials
  • Have opportunities to network
  • Have access to business growth support service

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

08:45 -  Registration

09.00 -  Introductions

09.15 -  Workshop Part 1

10.45 -  Coffee Break

11.00 -  Workshop Part 2

12:30 -  Finish & Networking

Parking

Free parking is available at the Materials Processing Institute

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any questions regarding this Workshop, please contact us at:

 workshops@mpiuk.com

Tel: 01642 382000