The Barnsley Business Village has invited me to speak on Intellectual Property for Startups and other SMEs at the Business Village's East Meeting Room on 12 Feb 2026 between 12:00 and 14:30.
Here are the details:
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| Jane Lambert |
Key takeaways:
- IP is a business asset, not just legal admin
- Investors care about IP more than founders think
- Getting it wrong early is expensive to fix later
Event content: Protecting Value, Not Just Ideas
1. Welcome & Why IP Actually Matters
Most start ups don’t fail because their idea was bad — they fail because someone else copied it better, faster, or with deeper pockets.
2. IP Terminology (Without the Legal Headache)
Plain-English explanations of common terms so you can leave able to understand IP conversations without a translator!
3. Overview of the Main IP Rights
A practical tour of the IP toolbox – patents, trade marks, copyright etc, what they protect, and when they are useful.
4. Registration Processes & Typical Costs
What can be registered, how long it takes, and ballpark costs.
5. Enforcement: What Happens When Things Go Wrong
Explanation of what “enforcement” actually means and what it looks like.
6. IP Insurance: Boring Name, Surprisingly Useful
What IP insurance covers, typical types and costs, and common misconceptions.
7. Devising an IP Strategy
How and when to turn IP from paperwork into power.
8. Integrating IP into a Business Plan
Learn where IP fits in a business plan, how it affects valuation and red flags that scare investors off.
9. Monitoring Competitors & the Market
Using tools and databases to keep an eye on competitor IP flings and potential infringement risks.
10. Where to Find Further Information & Help
Leave the seminar with free and low-cost advisory services, grants, support schemes and innovation hubs.
Optional Extras
- Real-world startup IP horror stories
- Short case study: “Good IP vs Bad IP Decisions”
- Live Q&A with practical scenarios
Book your FREE place to this seminar. We hope to see you there!
