Protecting Your Innovation: An Intellectual Property (IP) Breakfast for Businesses and Innovators

28 May 2025

Is your Intellectual Property a hidden asset or a vulnerable liability? Discover how to turn your ideas into a competitive advantage at our Intellectual Property (IP) Breakfast for Business Growth. Join us on Wednesday, May 28th, at York St John University, York.

What we’ll cover

  • Why Intellectual Property (IP) matters to your business.
  • Fundamentals of IP protection.
  • Identifying and safeguarding your valuable IP assets.
  • Practical strategies to avoid costly IP mistakes.
  • How to develop an IP strategy that aligns with your business goals.
  • Answers to your burning IP questions from Expert Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys in a live Q&A session.

Who it’s for

  • SMEs in York & North Yorkshire seeking to protect and leverage their IP.
  • Business owners and innovators looking to gain a competitive edge in their market.
  • Anyone interested in understanding the value of intellectual property and how it applies to their business.

What you’ll gain

  • Practical IP knowledge you can implement immediately to protect your innovations.
  • Confidence to protect your IP and secure your business’s future growth.
  • A clear understanding of the distinct types of IP and their relevance to various sectors.
  • Insights into how IP can be used to attract investors and drive business expansion.
  • Valuable connections with fellow innovative businesses in the region.

Secerna a firm of commercially focussed Chartered & European Patent Attorneys. The team operates globally, representing and protecting the interests of multi-national corporations, FTSE and NYSE listed companies, universities, spin-out companies, small businesses and innovators worldwide.

When and Where

When: Wednesday 28 May, 8am – 10am

Where: York St John University

Book your place

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