Find out the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and how it is important to a new business.

Please read the whole of the listing as it contains important information:

All attendees must complete this Build A Business Registration Form to be able to join the workshop. If you have not previously submitted a Build A Business Registration Form, please complete after booking your place.

To join this workshop, you or your business needs to reside within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan.

You also need to be:

The owner of a business OR an aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.

Please arrive between 9:30-10:00am to register, workshop starts at 10:00am.

Intellectual Property can be worth cash to your business!

Make sure your product, service, website and brand are protected from would be copycats or do not infringe others’ rights.

At this workshop you will learn:

How to understand the 4 main types of IP & how they differ​

Get a clearer idea of what IP you own​

Trading online and IP, common issues and risks

Where to go to for further help and advice

You will also learn about the Build A Business programme, offering support and facilities to help you succeed. Additional workshops include:

Know Your Market, Get Competitive

Business Basics: Getting Started

Marketing: The Essentials

View them here in the Build A Business events collection

Plus meet our team and book in for individual support and advice.

PLEASE NOTE: The Build A Business programme of funded workshops have limited places. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being blocked from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. This includes Know Your Market; IP - Protect Your Assets; Business Basics; and Marketing: The Essentials.

For more information about the project go to:

www.buildabusinessgm.org

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