Introduction to Innovation and Intellectual Property

The Innovation Champion Network (ICN) sessions will start again in January 2026. Medipex will be presenting an ‘Introduction to Innovation and Intellectual Property’ across a number of dates and times.

The ICN forum aims to promote innovation across all NHS staff and create a network of people interested in engaging in discussions, activities, and to highlight the support available to healthcare innovators.

These sessions will also support NHS Organisations to comply with the Step 3 Good Practice Principles of the updated NHS IP Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/intellectual-property-ip-guidance-for-the-nhs-in-england/intellectual-property-ip-guidance-for-the-nhs-in-england

The ICN presentation will cover

• What is intellectual property (IP)?
• The importance of IP in the NHS and how it fits with innovation
• How to identify and protect IP
• Considerations for assessing and progressing ideas

What is the role of individuals in IP development and management