Managing Intellectual Property Seminar

Coodes Solicitors and Winter Rule Accountants invite you to attend a business seminar addressing the issues of intellectual property within high-tech industries.

The Presentations and expert panel

Christian Wilson, Corporate Partner, Coodes
Legal issues surrounding selection and form of vehicle and protecting Intellectual property including formation of vehicle, document financing of vehicle, protection and licensing of IP.

Richard Wadman, Corporate Finance Director, Winter Rule
Corporate Finance including nature of vehicle, business plan preparation, raising finance and exit planning.

Peter Penneycard, Tax Partner, Winter Rule
Tax-efficiency – design structure to maximise profits after all taxes, including: Investor incentives; Employee remuneration planning; R&D tax credits; Capital allowances for R&D; Tax-efficient structures and VAT.

Noel Akers, Patent Attorney, N.J.Akers & Co
Routes to patent protection, what can be patented and the lifetime of a patent. Enforcement of your rights and potential infringement of third party rights and alternative forms of protection.

The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to raise any specific issues you may have with the expert panel.

Timetable

3.00pm: Arrive and refreshments
3.30pm: Presentations
5.15pm: Q&A
6.00pm: Close

Venue

This event is being held at the Pool Innovation Centre, TR15 3PL.

Booking Information

This seminar is free to attend, however places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book, please email Amy Smith or call 01872 276477. You will need to supply full name and organisation for each attendee.

Kindly reserve your place(s) by 17 March 2011.