# Event Details - **Event Name**: Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A hands‑on IP workshop for startups and innovators with clear guidance, real case studies and optional one‑to‑one sessions.About this EventAs a KQ Click partner, Marks & Clerk is delighted to host a practical, interactive IP session at Central Tech, Liverpool, designed specifically for the diverse and growing innovation community across the Knowledge Quarter (‘KQ’), Liverpool Science Park and Sciontec sites.Whether you're a startup founder shaping your first commercial strategy, a university spin‑out preparing for investment, or an established business navigating IP decisions in a shifting global economy, this session will help you understand how to make your intellectual property work for you.The morning will focus on clear, relatable guidance, real‑world examples, and the essential “what to do — and what not to do” when it comes to IP. The afternoon will offer optional one‑to‑one slots with Marks & Clerk specialists for tailored advice.Why Attend?This event is for businesses and innovators at all stages, from early‑stage founders to established companies. You’ll get:Practical, jargon‑free explanations of key IP conceptsGuidance on how IP supports fundraising, commercialisation and scalingCommon pitfalls and how to avoid themReal case studies showing what successful businesses did right — and where others went wrongOptional one‑to‑one discussions with patent, trade mark and commercial expertsMorning Session (10:00 – 12:00)Informal, engaging talks featuring:How to make your IP work for youDifferent types of IP right and filing strategiesGetting your business “investment ready” from an IP and contract perspectiveWar stories and object lessonsDeveloping your technology – licensing in, in-house development and collaborationsCommercialisation pathways — licensing, distribution, agency, direct salesAfternoon Session (12:30 – 16:00)Optional one‑to‑one advisory sessionsAttendees will be able to sign up for short, focused discussions with our specialists to talk through their specific questions. Members of Marks & Clerk’s growth teams (including life sciences and software/AI specialists) will also be available.Who Should Attend?Startups and SMEsUniversity spin‑outsFounders preparing to raise investmentInnovators working in software, AI, life sciences, engineering, digital and creative industriesAny business looking to better understand how to leverage and protect their ideasNo prior IP knowledge is required.About Marks & ClerkMarks & Clerk is a leading global intellectual property law firm supporting innovators at every stage of their commercial journey. Our experts work with businesses across software, AI, engineering, life sciences, university spin‑outs and more to help protect, commercialise and maximise the value of their ideas. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/making-your-ip-work-for-you-practical-insights-for-startups-and-innovators/100001985359056382 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Liverpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Central Tech - **lat**: 53.4067978 - **long**: -2.9737331 - **full address**: Central Tech, 31 Russell Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fea14bb0efefd0e195c6edebff4a2b80fc5eac64e9d62ca8b8cd4454b91e880f-rimg-w1152-h662-dcf5f7f9-gmir.jpg?v=1774134568 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators being held? - **A:** Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Central Tech, 31 Russell Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators? - **A:** Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators is organized by Marks & Clerk. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Making Your IP Work For You: Practical Insights for Startups and Innovators is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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