MedTech IP Essentials with Lawrie

What is it?

In this one hour webinar, participants will get to hear specific advice about approaching IP in the MedTech sector and have the opportunity to ask any questions with IP expert Donald Lawrie!

This webinar has been designed to help new business founders and entrepreneurs understand what help they need with intellectual property. Very often early-stage founders don’t fully appreciate the value of IP and that managing your IP properly should be considered from the get-go.

IP protection can be crucial for growth and increasing company value, as well as being a top priority for investors. This webinar will help you prepare your IP action plan.

What can I expect?

This one hour webinar will be split into an explainer session by Donald on what to expect when you're registering IP in the MedTech field followed by the opportunity to ask relevant questions.

This webinar is an opportunity to learn about:

• How to identify your IP
• IP ownership
• Assessing competitor’s IP
• Protecting your trade marks
• Prioritising IP actions
• Confidentiality agreements
• Preparing an IP budget
• Selecting an IP firm

Where/when is this taking place?

This webinar will be held on Zoom at 12:00 on Tuesday, 14th of October. It will be recorded with the intention to share on our public YouTube page so that others can benefit from the information and advice given.

Who will be there?

This webinar will be hosted by:

• Dr Donald Lawrie, Director and Patent Attorney at Lawrie IP
• Helen Tate, Head of MedTech Partnerships at CodeBase
• Jack Cassidy, Events & Engagement Support Officer at CodeBase

You will also be joined by other members of the Scottish Health and MedTech ecosytem.

Who is Donald Lawrie?

Donald Lawrie overseas the growth and development of the Lawrie team, but remains a specialist in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials and pharmaceuticals. He has particular expertise in small molecules, compounds for medical uses including treatment and imaging, functional materials, oil and gas technologies, compositions of matters, formulations, food technologies, chemical apparatus and processes, organic semi-conductors, biofuels and renewable energies, and polymers.

Having the best part of 20 years’ experience, Donald likes to work collaboratively with businesses to design and implement usable IP strategies. This includes building IP portfolios, ensuring freedom to operate and providing guidance on good IP management practice.

More About Lawrie

Lawrie was launched by Donald Lawrie in 2010, with a vision to create a very different kind of IP business.

Knowing how difficult it can be for businesses and innovators to manage their intellectual property; the Lawrie team have a simple mission – to be the easiest intellectual property to work with.

The team of patent and trade mark attorneys combine their extensive knowledge and decades of experience with a friendly and practical approval. They make managing IP pain-free, enabling business founders and entrepreneurs to confidently secure a market-leading position to build a better tomorrow.

Lawrie: Caring for ideas that build a better tomorrow.

www.lawrie-ip.com

Registration

Once you have registered to attend you will receive confirmation of your ticket. You will receive an email reminder prior to the event starting: it includes the link to join the event. At any point, you can also access the link to join via the dedicated Eventbrite Online Page linked to your ticket.

What is CodeBase?

CodeBase is a tech incubator, making startups accessible to everyone. Through building culture, community and education, we promote and support tech innovation. We offer flexible and affordable hotdesking and office space, education programmes delivered by expert industry operators, and an offline and digital community where startup founders and staff can connect and help each other.

We are CodeBase. We believe in startups for everyone and the power of community.

We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our culture - from our spaces and events, to our education programmes and community. In whatever way you interact with the CodeBase community, we require you to treat everyone with respect, regardless of background or personal beliefs.

What is Techscaler?

Techscaler is a Scottish Government funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.

We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.

Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.

To find out more, watch this video on YouTube: “What is Techscaler and what does it mean for me and my region?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDg48x6hMVw

To join for free, visit https://www.techscaler.co.uk.

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