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<h4><strong>Discover how to protect and maximise the value of your intellectual property, with practical advice from specialist IP lawyers at Mathys &amp; Squire.</strong></h4>
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Intellectual Property (IP) plays an important role in protecting research, innovation and new ideas. Whether you are undertaking academic research, developing new technologies or growing a business, understanding how to identify, protect and manage your IP is essential.

This practical, interactive workshop, delivered by specialist IP law firm Mathys &amp; Squire LLP, will explore the key IP considerations for researchers, innovators and businesses. Using real-life case studies and practical examples, the session will provide guidance on identifying valuable IP, protecting innovations and developing an effective IP strategy.

Key topics will include:
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 	<li>Why IP matters and how to identify valuable intellectual property</li>
 	<li>IP considerations when entering into collaborations with third parties</li>
 	<li>Understanding and demonstrating freedom to operate</li>
 	<li>Developing an effective IP strategy</li>
 	<li>Managing and protecting an IP portfolio</li>
 	<li>Protecting ideas, innovations, brands and trademarks</li>
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The workshop will be delivered by Posy Drywood, Andrew White and Grace Heredge Thomas from Mathys &amp; Squire LLP, a specialist IP law firm with offices across the UK.

There will also be an opportunity for short, one-to-one discussions with the presenters at the end of the workshop, giving attendees the chance to discuss their own IP challenges and explore potential approaches to protecting their research, innovations or business assets.

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<h4><strong>Agenda</strong></h4>
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The full agenda is to be confirmed. The workshop will run from 09:30 - 15:30, with opportunities for interactive discussion and one-to-one IP strategy sessions with the presenters.
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<strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-35409" src="https://www.setsquared.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rosalind-Drywood-250x250.jpg" alt="Rosalind Drywood" width="276" height="276" />Posy Drywood, UK &amp; European Patent Attorney, Mathys &amp; Squire </strong>

Posy is a partner in the Chemistry Group at Mathys &amp; Squire LLP.  She has extensive experience in the energy sector, including with alternative fuels. Posy enjoys a close and communicative relationship with her clients and regularly advises start-ups on all aspects of their IP strategy.

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<strong>Andrew White, UK &amp; European Patent Attorney, Mathys &amp; Squire</strong>

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Andrew is a partner in the IT &amp; Engineering Group at Mathys &amp; Squire LLP.  He is an expert at working with early-stage businesses to devise and implement IP strategies and works a lot in the Greentech space, particularly in relation to engineering and software inventions.

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<strong>Grace Heredge Thomas, Trainee Patent Attorney, Mathys &amp; Squire</strong>

Grace is a trainee patent attorney in the Life Science Group at Mathys &amp; Squire LLP.  With a background in microbiology, Grace has particular expertise in handling inventions in the biotechnology sphere. Grace works with a diverse range of clients, including international bioscience companies, SMEs and start-ups.

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SUMMARY:Protecting innovation: making intellectual property work for you
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