Protecting Your Innovation – Patents, Trademarks & Beyond

How do I protect my idea from copycats? When is it worth applying for a patent? Do I need a trade mark? And what can I do if a dispute arises? These are questions that concern many founders and innovative companies – often only once problems have already arisen.
In this practical session, four IP lawyers from Wildanger will provide a clear overview of the key areas of intellectual property protection. The focus is particularly on patents, but also on trademarks, designs and other intellectual property rights relevant to start-ups and innovative companies.
Using concrete examples from real-life practice, we will show how innovations can be protected, what mistakes are frequently made, and how legal risks can be identified and avoided at an early stage. We will also examine real-life disputes and explain the options available to companies when conflicts arise over intellectual property.
The event is aimed at founders, start-up teams, innovators and anyone looking to develop new products, technologies or brands and successfully establish them on the market. No prior legal knowledge is required.
Following the presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion. We will then round off the evening with networking and drinks and look forward to exchanging ideas with the start-up community.