# Event Details - **Event Name**: Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Find out the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and how it is important to a new business.About this EventPlease read the whole of the listing as it contains important information.To join this workshop, you or your business needs to reside within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan.You also need to be:The owner of a business OR an aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.All attendees must have complete this Build A Business to be able to join the workshop. If you have not previously completed a Build a Business registration form please complete after booking your place.Intellectual Property can be worth cash to your business!Make sure your product, service, website and brand are protected from would be copycats or do not infringe others’ rights.At this workshop you will learn:How to understand the 4 main types of IP & how they differ​Get a clearer idea of what IP you own​Trading online and IP, common issues and risksWhere to go to for further help and advicePlease arrive between 9:30-10:00am to register, workshop starts at 10:00am.You will also learn about the Build A Business programme, offering support and facilities to help you succeed. Additional workshops include:Know Your Market, Get CompetitiveBusiness Basics: Getting StartedMarketing: The EssentialsView them here in the Build A Business events collectionPlus meet our team and book in for individual support and advice.PLEASE NOTE: The Build A Business programme of funded workshops have limited places. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. This includes Know Your Market; IP - Protect Your Assets; Business Basics; and Marketing: The Essentials.For more information about the project go to:www.buildabusinessgm.orgBuild A Business in GM Libraries is part-funded by the UK government, administered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The project will run until March 2026.Agenda?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration & Networking?: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PMWorkshop - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/build-a-business-intellectual-property-protect-your-assets/100001977869664409 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor - **lat**: 53.47766 - **long**: -2.24387999999999 - **full address**: Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b39ca3cf1507e996290e14b21ea2e4a90d68aa874bb1d4b600ac7ca182d58df8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766931711 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets being held? - **A:** Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets takes place on Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor, Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets? - **A:** Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets is organized by Business & IP Centre Greater Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets 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 Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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