Build A Business: Intellectual Property- Protect Your Assets

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

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
• What's involved in registering a trademark
• 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.You will also need to register for the Build a Business Programme. Registration FormOther Build a Business workshops:

Know Your Customers - Get Competitive.Business Basics - Getting StartedMarketing - The Essentials

Plus meet our team and book in for individual support and advice.PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is part of a series. It is strongly recommended that you attend all four workshops.To join this workshop you or your business needs to have a postcode within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside or Trafford.You also need to be:The owner of a businessORAn aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.For more information about the project go to:www.buildabusinessgm.org