Are you a tech innovator shaping the future with groundbreaking ideas?

Then it’s time to make sure your innovations stay protected and work for you!

Join us for Mastering IP: The Founder’s Roadmap to Success —a masterclass designed to demystify intellectual property and equip you with the essentials to safeguard your innovations, strengthen your business, and stay ahead of the competition.

Many early-stage founders overlook the importance of IP and underestimate the true value of their business assets. But smart IP management can be the key to unlocking funding, scaling efficiently, and securing a competitive edge from day one.

This session will help you understand how to manage your IP from the get-go.

Why does IP matter?

A strong IP strategy isn’t just about protection—it’s a game-changer for:
✅ Attracting investors and securing funding
✅ Maximising growth opportunities
✅ Strengthening commercial partnerships and licensing deals
✅ Enhancing business valuation
✅ Expanding into new markets and increasing market share

What You'll Learn:

🚀 How to identify and protect your IP assets
🚀 Understanding IP ownership and avoiding common pitfalls
🚀 Monitoring and assessing competitor IP
🚀 Essential trade mark protection strategies
🚀 Prioritising key IP actions for your startup
🚀 The importance of confidentiality agreements
🚀 Budgeting effectively for IP protection
🚀 Choosing the right IP firm to support your journey

Your expert guide: Jess Davis, Chartered UK & European Patent Attorney at Lawrie, will walk you through the essentials, offering practical insights and real-world advice to help you create a solid IP strategy and secure your business’s future.

Don't miss this opportunity to secure your spot to learn about all the important IP things you need to get right! To reserve your place, register now.

The best breakfast in town will be served and there will also be time for networking – it will be the perfect start to your day!

This event is FREE to attend, but spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!

More about Jess

Jess works in Lawrie's electrical and mechanical patents team and has experience across several fields including, software and AI-based inventions, medical devices, nuclear engineering, sensor systems, optical systems, microelectromechanical systems, mechanical engineering, and semiconductor device electronics.

Jess is client-focussed and passionate and loves nothing more than hearing about new inventions, figuring out how they work and then taking a nuanced and tricky patent problem and providing her client with clear and easy to digest advice.

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More about Lawrie

Lawrie was launched by Donald Lawrie in 2010, with a vision to create a very different kind of IP business.

Knowing how difficult it can be for businesses and innovators to manage their intellectual property; the Lawrie team have a simple mission – to be the easiest intellectual property team to work with.

The team of patent and trade mark attorneys combine their extensive knowledge and decades of experience with a friendly and practical approach. They make managing IP pain-free, enabling business founders and entrepreneurs to confidently secure a market-leading position to build a better tomorrow.

Lawrie – The Intellectual team for dynamic brands and forward-thinking minds.

www.lawrie-ip.com

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Mastering IP: The Founder's Roadmap to Success