Find out the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and how it can be important to a new business.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is part of a series. It is strongly recommended that you attend all four workshops. Details are below.

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​

Trading online and IP, common issues and risks

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. Additional workshops include:

Know Your Market, Get Competitive

Business Basics: Getting Started

Marketing: The Essentials

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

To join this workshop you or your business needs to have a postcode within the following GM authorities:Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside or Trafford, Wigan.

You also need to be:

The owner of a business

OR

An aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.

For more information about the project go to:

www.buildabusinessgm.org

Build a Business in GM Libraries is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The project will run until March 2025.

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