Find out the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and its importance to a new business and anyone with a business idea.

Intellectual Property can be worth cash to your business.

Make sure your product, service, website and brand are protected from would be copycats or do not infringe others’ rights.

At this workshop you will learn:

• How to understand the 4 main types of IP & how they differ

• Get a clearer idea of what IP you own

• What's involved in registering a trademark

• Where to go to for further help and advice

You will also learn about the Build A Business programme, offering support and facilities to help you succeed.

Plus meet our team and book in for individual support and advice.

PLEASE NOTE:

This workshop is part of our Build A Business in GM Libraries programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

To be eligible to attend this workshop you must either:

Own a small business (including sole traders and microbusinesses) OR

You are thinking of starting a business or have a business idea you want to develop.

You or your business also needs to have a postcode within one of the following Greater Manchester authorities:

Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan.

Find out more at buildabusinessgm.org

If you have not already attended a Build a Business workshop,You will also be asked to fill in a short Build a Business registration form either in advance of the session or on the day.

Any queries, please contact Susan.Smith@scll.co.uk.

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