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IP Seminar: From Start up to Unicorn – the business impact on intellectual property – Birmingham

October 2019

Event date: 8th October 2019

HGF is hosting a seminar on intellectual property at 5:00pm on Tuesday 8th October at the Opus Restaurant during Birmingham Tech Week.

Join HGF during Birmingham Tech Week for a whistle-stop tour of how IP can help you make a success of your venture.

A welcome drink will be served, followed by an hour of quick fire talks from industry experts on:

  1. What you can (and should) patent, when and how;
  2. Why patents are key for funding and growth; and
  3. The economics of patents and their impact on the value of your business.

The talks will be followed by networking, drinks and canapés.

We would be delighted to welcome you to this free seminar on Tuesday 8th October. If you have any questions please contact Sinead Mahony.

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