SMEs and researchers given free IP advice
The professional management of Intellectual Property (IP) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is crucial to making the most of a company’s or project’s innovative potential. During the entire life cycle of an R&D project – from the very first idea, to its execution, right up to the end and beyond, IP matters are always an important issue. Yet professional advice can be expensive, so it is sensible to find out what you need to know and what you can do yourself - and, when you do need an experienced lawyer to advise on a specific issue, what free services are available.
Organised by Enterprise Europe Network and held at the Penrhyn Road Campus at Kingston University, London, this training session - IP for SMEs and Researchers - is ideal for SMEs and research organisations.
This training session will be split into two parts:
- In the morning, general IP issues and IP Rights management will be covered - ideal for SMEs.
- The afternoon session will contain a specific session for IP in EU funded R&D programmes. If you are involved in FP7 or CIP programmes (or are looking to join one), this session gives you the information you'll need in addition to the morning session.
Training will provided by experienced staff from the European IPR Helpdesk, an initiative of the European Commission aimed at providing advice and information on IP to beneficiaries of EU-funded research projects and European SMEs involved in transnational technology transfer.
Venue: Room SB329, Sopwith Building, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames. (Only 25 mins by train from Central London).
Cost: Free of charge to SMEs and members of Research Organisations (including universities) - based within the M25 area.
For further information: Roger Andrew, Project Manager EEN London, Kingston University Tel: 020 8417 2053
Email:
r.andrew@kingston.ac.uk
