Event details

>>	Intellectual Property Workshop - presented by the UK Patent Office
>>	Portsmouth : Portland Building room 2.27 - University of Portsmouth
>>	25th October 2006

Start time:	1300
End time:	1630
Cost:	Free
Speaker company:	UKPO

Summary:
An opportunity to benefit from the expertise and advice of the UK Patent Office.

Learn how to exploit and maximise the value of Intellectual Property (IP).

Gain a valuable insight into the commercialisation of IP, know when to ask for professional advice.

• Exploiting IP;
- what, when and why to protect which includes a step-by-step guide through the innovation process to exemplify the issues of exploiting IP rights;
- how to protect products and inventions;
- how to use IP databases to minimise costs and reduce risks;
- the management issues involved;
- what can be done to avoid litigation.

• The innovation support services available from the Search and Advisory Service (SAS), part of the UK Patent Office.

During the seminars, delegates will be divided into groups to work on a case study using materials presented.

The main event will finish around 4pm, we then have a Networking event with a buffet until 5pm.
You will be able to speak to the presenters and meet the other attendees.

The Portland Building directions:
http://www.port.ac.uk/contactus/Mapsdirections/maps/universityquarter/