Intellectual property (IP) can be the most valuable asset of any new business. But with so many other things to think about for budding CEOs, it is also often the most overlooked. The details of new technology are released to the public before patent protection is applied for, forfeiting the ability to legally stop competitors copying the technology. A suitable agreement isn’t put in place at the outset of a collaboration, leading to a dispute about who owns what when resources would be much better spent trying to secure that big investment. The design of a new product goes unprotected into the marketplace, clearing the way for knock-offs and putting off investors. Thinking about IP at an early stage can therefore be critical to the success of your new business. Please join speakers from Southampton-based top tier intellectual property law firm D Young & Co LLP for a casual and informative introduction to IP on 1 August 2019. We look forward to seeing you there.
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