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HGF IP in Retail online training events

November 2020

Event date: 1st December 2020

In 2020, HGF will be delivering a series of IP in Retail online training events.

We have put together an agenda which considers topical IP issues encountered by in-house counsel for retailers and fashion brands. We have planned a programme of 15 webinars, giving delegates the opportunity to select those topics of particular interest to them.

The topics will be delivered weekly throughout autumn and winter, all being held from 11.00am – 11.45am BST, with the dates set out below.

A full copy of the programme containing detailed descriptions of all the modules is available for download here. As you can see, the modules are grouped into three categories; Brands & designs, Problems & problem solving in retail and Commercial issues for retailers. For logistical reasons, we have changed the order in which the sessions are being delivered.

Registration for modules available for registration now

Module 9: Debating Designs, Martyn Fish

Module 10: IP disputes on e-markets – strategies & tactics, Lauren Somers & Claire Jones

Module 11: Logo Law, Lauren Somers

Module 12: Practical steps for risk minimisation & effective communication across your business, Michelle Davies

Module 13: Trading in, from & through China, Lee Curtis & Rebecca Field

Module 14: E-commerce – getting your website documents right, James Talbot

Module 15 (coming soon): Software projects: development, licencing & Saas – what needs to be coveredJames Talbot

About HGF’s Retail & Fashion Team

Our retail and fashion team is supported by bespoke portfolio management which provides clients with 24/7 access to their portfolio. With a branding team comprising 38 specialist professionals including trade mark attorneys and solicitors, we can bring expertise and experience to support retailers and fashion houses in maintaining a strong IP portfolio.

Read more about the HGF retail & fashion team here.

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