Discover the essentials of Intellectual Property and learn how the four key areas Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and Copyright apply to your business. This session gives you the confidence to recognise and protect the assets that set your business apart.

What will be covered
You will explore the purpose and value of each type of Intellectual Property, understand where IP fits within a business strategy and learn how real businesses use IP to secure their ideas and support growth. The workshop walks you through practical examples and highlights common pitfalls to avoid.

Key takeaways
You will leave with a clear understanding of how to use Intellectual Property as a business asset and how effective protection can create a strong competitive edge.

Who is it for?
This workshop is designed for early start up businesses and complete beginners who want a simple, accessible introduction to IP.

About our specialist
Matthew Jacka is a Policy Advisor at the Intellectual Property Office, the UK government body responsible for administering registered IP rights.

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Data Protection

Details that you provide us with on booking will only be used in connection with this event offered by Marches Growth Hub (the data controller) and its partners, which include the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and event partners. If the business has any question in relation to how the information the business provides, and in particular any personal data, will be processed and disclosed, please email the Marches Growth Hub – Shropshire on marchesgrowthhub@shropshire.gov.uk

Terms and Conditions of Booking

This event is fully funded and free to eligible businesses to attend. We appreciate that sometimes there are good reasons why businesses are unable to attend workshops, however if you are no longer able to turn up, please cancel your ticket through Eventbrite.

We require 48 hours cancellation notice prior to the event (in order for us to offer your space to another business)

Please note that if you do not attend without letting us know, we reserve the right to decline your bookings for future sessions.