Developing an idea and launching a business is hard work. It takes a lot of time and effort – often unpaid in the development stages – into fleshing out the concept, sourcing materials or suppliers, perhaps trialing prototypes, testing the market, refining the offer, building a brand and finally, hopefully, making a living out of it.

But have you thought about protecting your INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY? If you want to learn how you can protect your business ideas join us for this one hour ‘Protect your IP’ session.

Mark Copeland from Mark Copeland Lawyers will go through learn the ins and outs of intellectual property.

He will present in an interactive way about the various types of formal Intellectual Property protection available, and when you might best use them to keep your IP from being stolen or abused. He will also talk about properly managing your IP, in all its forms, recognising the value it provides to your business.

Mark is a senior commercial lawyer, with over 25 years’ experience advising NZ and international clients in IP protection and infringement matters.

This FREE clinic is part of the Taiopenga Hangarau – Rotorua Tech Festival 2018, sponsored by Rotorua Lakes Council and delivered in partnership with Firestation and Rotorua X.