Intellectual property and patents

How to protect computer related inventions. Many do not think it is possible but, done properly, patents provide a useful and powerful way to protect your innovation when it is embedded in computer software. We will also update on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how this is developing and being used by businesses.

A lecture to explore some the basics and more complicated aspects of open-source software. We will discuss how it can be used in your business and the opportunity access to such software can provide.

A lecture to explore some the basics and more complicated aspects of standard essential patents (SEP). Specifically, we will touch on what they are and how they are used to and also against your interests.

A lecture on the basics of these two intellectual property rights and their respective strengths in protecting aspects of your business. They are fundamentally different and are frequently used in combination to optimise project of products and brands.

A reminder session to discuss the process businesses should expect from start to filing and grant. The session will aim to cover how to prepare to reduce costs, time points to prepare for and what you will/should be provided with. Importantly, it will cover the best way to keep costs down and maximise efficiency whilst minimising your time input.