Introduction to IP, Legal and Compliance Workshop
Introduction to IP, Legal and Compliance Workshop
Learn how to protect your idea and build a legally sound start-up with confidence.
This session introduces the key lP essentials every start-up founder should understand.
The workshop is designed to help you make informed decisions and avoid lP pitfalls — right from the start. We'll cover brand protection (including trade marks) and the key contract terms that help you control of your IP.
Who is it for?
Whether you’re planning to launch a start-up, go freelance, drive social change, or develop an enterprising mindset to thrive in your career, this workshop is open to all entrepreneurial students and graduates of University of Warwick.
This workshop is also open to Warwick Innovation District businesses — please register in the same way.
What you'll gain?
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the differences between trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets
- Identify what aspects of your start-up can or should be protected
Upcoming dates
Date: 30 January 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Delivered: Online Teams
Speakers
Ben Evans, Partner and Head of Trade Marks at Harper James
Ben is a Partner and the Head of Trade Marks at Harper James. A dual-qualified Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Ben helps businesses protect and grow their brands. His work covers trade mark clearance searches, brand strategy, global trade mark protection, and resolving intellectual property disputes and litigation.
Delivered by Warwick Enterprise, part of the Start-up Programme scheme, supporting Warwick students and graduates to develop entrepreneurial skills.