Intellectual Property seminar for Startups and other SMEs

1. Welcome & Why IP Actually Matters

Most start ups don’t fail because their idea was bad — they fail because someone else copied it better, faster, or with deeper pockets.

2. IP Terminology (Without the Legal Headache)

Plain-English explanations of common terms so you can leave able to understand IP conversations without a translator!

3. Overview of the Main IP Rights

A practical tour of the IP toolbox - patents, trade marks, copyright etc, what they protect, and when they are useful.

4. Registration Processes & Typical Costs

What can be registered, how long it takes, and ballpark costs.

5. Enforcement: What Happens When Things Go Wrong

Explanation of what “enforcement” actually means and what it looks like.

6. IP Insurance: Boring Name, Surprisingly Useful

What IP insurance covers, typical types and costs, and common misconceptions.

7. Devising an IP Strategy

How and when to turn IP from paperwork into power.

8. Integrating IP into a Business Plan

Learn where IP fits in a business plan, how it affects valuation and red flags that scare investors off.

9. Monitoring Competitors & the Market

Using tools and databases to keep an eye on competitor IP flings and potential infringement risks.

10. Where to Find Further Information & Help

Leave the seminar with free and low-cost advisory services, grants, support schemes and innovation hubs.

Optional Extras

• Real-world startup IP horror stories
• Short case study: “Good IP vs Bad IP Decisions”
• Live Q&A with practical scenarios

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Kevin Steel