IP awareness seminars

What are they?

The Intellectual Property Office runs a programme of free Intellectual Property (IP) awareness seminars across the UK. Our think IP seminars are aimed at businesses who want to find out more about the benefits of using IP in their business. It doesn’t matter if you are an artist, an inventor, a sole trader or a small business, it will still be relevant to you.

What will it cover?

The seminars run from 09:30 to 12:30 with an optional afternoon workshop - a free lunch is also provided. Over the course of the day delegates will learn about the four elements of IP; Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Copyright and how they relate to their business. They will also hear from a local business entrepreneur and learn first-hand how IP helped them grow.

A key part of the day is the chance for delegates to have a one to one discussion with an IP attorney. This gives them an opportunity to raise any issues they might have following the morning session.

The final part of the day will be optional workshops covering topics such as licensing. This is a new element to the seminars in response to feedback received from past delegates. Intellectual Property Office staff will also be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions.

Where are they held?

Think IP seminars are held at a number of regional locations throughout the year. To find out when and where they are taking place take a look at our events calendar. You can then register for any of the events on-line or by phone.

Want to know more?

If you want more details about an event or would like to discuss what to expect, then please e-mail market@ipo.gov.uk.