Ubuntu Global Networking Webinar

Ubuntu emphasizes the interconnectedness and importance of community, fostering a sense of togetherness and collaboration.

Our virtual networking events offer numerous benefits such as:
• Expanding professional connections, in the UK and SA
• Knowledge sharing
• Exchanging ideas and business challenges
• Unlocking career opportunities
• Enhancing visibility
• Fostering a sense of emotional support and camaraderie

This month our guest speaker is one of our members, Richard Plaistowe, Principal Associate at Mills & Reeve LLP.  Richard will give a short talk on 'Getting your IP house in order'

Intellectual property can be one of the most valuable assets of a business.  However, all too often, businesses do not manage their IP assets (or IP risks) optimally. This can be crucial when it comes to obtaining investment or selling the business. Even if investment or sale is not on your horizon, if you are selling products or services which have valuable IP at their heart, your customers are likely to want you to give them certain assurances (and accept certain risks) in relation to that IP. Will you be able to give those assurances and properly assess those risks? Finally, if someone infringes your IP, are you going to be in a position to take enforcement action without unnecessary delay and cost?  Richard will talk through the issues and provide helpful tips on how best to align your IP ducks.

Speaker Bio

Richard is a dual qualified South African attorney and English solicitor, who has specialised in intellectual property law for 32 years (the past 25 in the UK).  Richard works with clients in the UK and across the world to protect, enforce and exploit their IP.  His work covers all aspects of intellectual property law, both contentious and non-contentious.

Participation is free, but registration is essential.

Zoom links will be sent out in the 24 hours prior to the event.