Thursday 20 April 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm
STEAMhouse, Belmont Works, Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7RQ
Maximising Your IP: Strategies for Protecting and Monetising Your Intellectual Property with Burley Law Ltd – Thursday 20 April – 10:00 – 12:00
Join Des Burley, Director, Burley Law Ltd to take your ideas to the next level and unlock their full potential! In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover how to turn your innovative ideas into profitable products through effective commercialisation of your intellectual property (IP).
Des will take you through a fascinating case study titled “More than Just an idea: Commercialising Your IP”. You’ll learn about the different types of IP protection available, including trade marks, patents, design rights, copyright, confidentiality, and trade secrets, and how to safeguard your ideas and concepts from infringement.
He will delve into the exciting world of IP monetisation, exploring how to identify and monetise the valuable IP assets that your business owns, as well as how to manage IP you own as an individual. Plus, we’ll provide practical tips and guidance on how to get investment-ready, so you can take your business to the next level.
Who should attend:
This interactive workshop is suitable for SMEs, Sole Traders, Artists, Product Designers and Developers who would like to learn about what IP means for them and their business goals.
About the Facilitator
Des Burley, Director of Burley Law and IP Solicitor with over 20 years legal experience. He has advised Universities, start-ups, scale ups, university spin-out companies, and various businesses looking to secure and commercialise their IP. He has helped countless clients secure their IP by conducting IP audits, drafting contracts and licences and registering trade marks and design rights. Whether your business is just starting, growing, or preparing for investment, Des and his team offer expert IP and commercial advice to businesses at every stage of their journey.
