OWNI IT: A Small Business Guide to IP

Are you looking to protect your innovative ideas, creative outputs, or unique branding across any industry—from tech and manufacturing to fashion, food, or the arts?

Do you want to avoid costly legal mistakes, fines, or even criminal penalties by understanding your rights and responsibilities?

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual workshop hosted by the Business & IP Centre (BIPC), designed to give entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals across all sectors a clear and practical introduction to Intellectual Property (IP).

In this session, you’ll learn:

• What Intellectual Property is and why it matters for your business
• The key types of IP: Copyright, Design Rights, Trade Marks, and Patents
• How to protect your brand, products, services, and creative works
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Where to get further support and guidance

Whether you’re developing software, designing products, writing content, or building a brand, understanding IP is essential to safeguarding your work and maximising its value.

BIPC Grimsby will highlight the IP rights most relevant to your sector, with practical examples and guidance tailored to your needs.