Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for any business. This course provides a clear and practical guide to understanding, protecting, and commercialising IP in the UK and internationally. Learners will explore the different types of IP rights such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and design rights and how to apply, enforce, and manage them. 

The course also covers commercialisation strategies, including licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and IP assignment, helping businesses unlock the value of their innovations while managing associated risks.

This course covers: 

• Understanding what Intellectual Property is and the different types of IP rights

• How to protect inventions, creative works, designs, and brand assets

• The role of the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO)

• Requirements for registering patents, trademarks, and designs

• Differences between registered and unregistered rights

• How to protect IP internationally and navigate global registration

• Commercialisation options including licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and assignment

• Risks and benefits of different IP monetisation strategies

• Key considerations when choosing a commercialisation path