How to Navigate IP for Startups
IP Basics for Startups – The session will cover top tips for founders to support your Intellectual Property strategy, consisting of:
Protection: A recap of the different types of intellectual property rights a startup is likely to have, what they protect and how to gain protection.
Commercialisation: A Review of some of the usual models used for IP exploitation, including international expansion.
Enforcement: A quick look at why enforcing IP rights is important.
Declan is Lead Partner of Acuity Law’s Commercial & Technology team. He is a specialist in advising fast growth early-stage tech companies as well as well-known global tech organisations, and supports non-technology clients undertaking software development projects. Declan has substantial expertise in transactional/commercial IP matters, and advises clients on strategic technology projects and transactions with the aim of capturing, commercialising and protecting IP. He regularly advises on copyright-based issues involving software, technology, e-commerce and AI.