A hands-on Glasgow Tech Week workshop helping start-ups and SMEs identify, protect, and use IP to support growth and attract investment.

This Glasgow Tech Week event is a practical, interactive workshop designed for start-ups, SMEs, and growing businesses looking to translate their commercial ambitions into a clear and effective intellectual property strategy. Delivered by Marks & Clerk, a leading UK intellectual property firm, the session draws on deep expertise across patents, trade marks, and brand protection.

The workshop supports those creating, refining, or repositioning their IP approach to better align with their commercial objectives and growth plans.

The workshop provides a hands-on introduction to patents, trade marks, and broader IP strategy. Attendees will take part in a structured programme combining expert insight with practical exercises each designed to help participants identify key assets and understand how to protect and leverage them effectively. Throughout the session, attendees will receive practical guidance from experienced IP attorneys. , including:

Invention Spotting & Patent Readiness Workshop — identifying protectable technology and innovations

Brand Sprint Lab – Building a Defensible Brand — developing and assessing brand assets and trade mark opportunities

Turning IP into Investment Gold — understanding how IP supports commercialisation and investment readiness

By the end of the workshop, each business will have developed a clear outline of an IP strategy — whether building one from the ground up or refining an existing framework. This enables attendees to make informed decisions, take confident next steps, and position their intellectual property as a strategic driver of growth.

As a hands-on, advice-led session, this event represents a key step in the journey from innovation to commercial success.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, creating additional opportunities for informal discussion and networking with peers and advisers.

** Please note that ticket requests are subject to availability and the organiser’s approval, and may be declined at their discretion. **

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