Top 10 tips for implementing AI and IP in to your business
In this webinar, we talk you through the key intellectual property issues you should consider when using AI solutions within your business.
White paper: How can IP due diligence minimise the risk and maximise the value of an investment?
In this white paper we share some of the critical IP-related issues we've uncovered whilst working with investors. We also highlight how robust, detailed and highly focused IP due diligence can ensure you have everything you need to make the most informed investment decisions.
From university innovation to commercialisation: creating an IP blueprint for success
As a university student or academic you might be vaguely aware of IP as a concept but still wonder “Why is IP important?” and “Where do I start with my IP strategy?”. Our guide takes you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on university-originating IP.
How can you maximise the commercial value of your trade secrets?
Trade secrets are often the crown jewels within an IP portfolio. Unfortunately, despite their importance to the company, trade secrets can also be the forgotten component of a company’s IP portfolio. With that in mind we thought it would be useful to answer the questions about trade secrets our clients ask us most frequently.
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A beginner’s guide to trade secrets
A webinar on the law and practice relating to the protection and management of trade secrets. Aimed at those new to this important area of intellectual property.
Innovation webinar series: construction
A webinar on sustainability in the construction industry bringing together different facets of the technological innovation process.
Virtual Graphene Hackathon 2021
Throughout the event Jason Teng and Andrew Pearson will be on hand to guide participants on the IP elements of their business plans. Jason will also be giving an IP talk on 29 April where he will discuss IP challenges faced by graphene startups seeking investment.
Brand evolution: creating and developing a successful brand
A webinar on the relationship between branding and intellectual property, aimed at start-ups/SMEs considering the life cycle of new brands and how best to develop and protect them over time.
Innovation webinar series: food & drink
A webinar on sustainability in the food and drinks industry bringing together different facets of the technological innovation process.
Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability 2021
Hosted by the UK Circular Plastics Network, organised by KTN and supported by Innovate UK, EPSRC and UKRI, the conference covers the full spectrum of plastics & sustainability research and innovation from both academic and business sectors.
Software patents: case studies
Patents are available for software-based inventions. However, when applying for a patent it is important to describe the invention in the right way to give you the best chance of success.
European patent oppositions: strategies for success in the brave new world
In this webinar, Philip Thomas and Benjamin Hoffmann, look at the procedure for opposition at the European Patent Office.
Unconventional EU design protection strategies now and in a post-brexit landscape
In this webinar, Frank Harner and Deborah Maxwell, share some of their approaches to unconventional design registration strategies and tell you everything you need to know about UK registered design protection after Brexit.
SPCs: protection of active ingredients, new and old
Joel Beevers, Michael Pears and Stephanie Pilkington explore the practical impact of recent CJEU case law in Royalty Pharma and Teva v Gilead on what constitutes ‘protection’ of active ingredients by the basic patent in the context of SPCs; how patent specifications can be optimised for this purpose; and how it can influence patent filing strategies.
What's hot in early stage investment?
Is there enough support and local capital for early-stage innovation to be funded and thrive?