Understand the opportunities and IP challenges of AI, from copyright and patents to safeguarding business assets.

Join us to understand better how Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organisations innovate, create content, and manage intellectual property.

In this interactive workshop, Laura Trapnell, Intellectual Property Solicitor, and Megan Richards, Paralegal, both from Trethowans Solicitors, together with Andrew Heap, Patent Attorney at Openshaw & Co, will explore the opportunities and legal challenges presented by AI. Combining expertise in copyright, patents, and wider intellectual property law, the speakers will provide practical guidance on protecting AI-related innovations, understanding copyright issues surrounding AI-generated content, and managing intellectual property risks in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Through practical examples and discussion, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to harness AI while safeguarding their valuable intellectual assets.

Laura:

Laura Trapnell advises businesses on intellectual property and technology matters, helping them protect and commercialise innovation while managing legal risk. She specialises in the protection, enforcement and commercialisation of IP rights, including trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and confidential information and has particular expertise in technology licensing, SaaS and cloud arrangements, software development and digital transformation projects. Laura is known for giving clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice that helps clients navigate the fast-moving intersection of technology and IP with confidence.

Megan:

Megan supports businesses on commercial, data protection and intellectual property matters, helping them navigate regulatory requirements while keeping pace with commercial priorities. She has particular experience in UK GDPR compliance, commercial contracting, technology procurement and IP portfolio management, strengthened by practical in-house experience within an international manufacturing environment. Megan is known for bringing a grounded, operationally aware perspective that reflects how legal obligations interact with day-to-day business activities.

Andy:

Andrew Heap is a European and Chartered UK Patent Attorney and UPC Authorised Representative with a unique combination of scientific, defence, and intellectual property expertise. Before qualifying as a patent attorney, he spent over 12 years as a Principal Scientist in the defence sector, leading work on radar, electronic warfare, and radio frequency systems, including multinational NATO trials and advising government on intellectual property strategy. Today, Andrew specialises in protecting innovation across defence, aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, software, medtech, and mechanical engineering. He has particular expertise in Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and classified patent applications, bringing practical insight into the commercial and strategic challenges of protecting cutting-edge technologies.

Agenda:

11am-Welcomes and Introduction

11:15-Workshop start

12:00- Enjoy a light lunch - with the opportunity to ask Questions and open discussion.

12:30 -Close

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