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Intellectual property rights – what do you need to know?

When: TBC. Due to the number of corporate policies surrounding events following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the impact on the wider business community, the next METALL event will be postponed until further notice.

Where: South Lodge Hotel, Horsham

Subject: Debbie Venn, Partner of leading intellectual property law firm DMH Stallard will discuss how you can create and retain value from your intellectual property rights and assets.

Topics covered:

  • Overview of intellectual property rights and which ones may apply to you
  • Territory issues, including what protections may be needed in light of Brexit for European rights
  • What you can do with these rights – licensing / ownership issues and contracts
  • Practical tips for businesses on intellectual property issues

About the speaker: Debbie Venn

With more than 15 years’ experience, Debbie has worked with global brands, household names and entrepreneurial businesses. She advises on intellectual property rights protection and commercialisation, licensing and royalty agreements, IT contracts, online trading regulation, privacy and data protection issues.

Debbie has worked with manufacturing and distribution businesses, including logistics and international trade agreements, agency terms and sales conditions. She is recognised on Legal 500’s elite list of leading lawyers and is recognised in Chambers and Partners for her work in the TMT/information technology space.

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