Turn innovative ideas into protected, valuable assets with practical insights into IP strategy, collaboration and freedom to operate.

Discover how to protect and maximise the value of your intellectual property, with practical advice from specialist IP lawyers at Mathys & Squire.

About the session

Intellectual Property (IP) plays an important role in protecting research, innovation and new ideas. Whether you are undertaking academic research, developing new technologies or growing a business, understanding how to identify, protect and manage your IP is essential.

This practical, interactive workshop, delivered by specialist IP law firm Mathys & Squire LLP, will explore the key IP considerations for researchers, innovators and businesses. Using real-life case studies and practical examples, the session will provide guidance on identifying valuable IP, protecting innovations and developing an effective IP strategy.

Key topics will include:

Why IP matters and how to identify valuable intellectual property

IP considerations when entering into collaborations with third parties

Understanding and demonstrating freedom to operate

Developing an effective IP strategy

Managing and protecting an IP portfolio

Protecting ideas, innovations, brands and trademarks

The workshop will be delivered by Posy Drywood, Andrew White and Grace Heredge Thomas from Mathys & Squire LLP, a specialist IP law firm with offices across the UK.

There will also be an opportunity for short, one-to-one discussions with the presenters at the end of the workshop, giving attendees the chance to discuss their own IP challenges and explore potential approaches to protecting their research, innovations or business assets.

Agenda

The full agenda is to be confirmed. The workshop will run from 09:30 - 15:30, with opportunities for interactive discussion and one-to-one IP strategy sessions with the presenters.

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