PATENT CLINIC

Please note this clinic is strictly for Co. Westmeath based Businesses trading for at least 6 months. 

Understanding and filing Intellectual Property (Patent, Trademark, Design Registration, Copyright) For attendees looking for information on;

• Intellectual property Information– Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Design and what they are suitable for.
• The advantages and disadvantages of applying for Intellectual Property.
• Gain valuable knowledge to how to conduct International Patent/Trademark/Design database search.
• The Patent, Trademark, Design application and filing process.
• How to use Patent EPO (European Patent Office) search database as a research tool before developing a new product.

Understanding Intellectual Property Clinic (Patent, Trademark, Design Registration, Copyright)

• For attendees looking for information one to one to discuss their IP questions.
• Information on Intellectual Property, filing, application and what they may need to consider.
• How to protect their idea.
• How to conduct a IP search using IP databases to research if their idea is unique.
• Confidential discussion with attendee.

Date: 05th December 2023

Delivery

This 1 Hour & 15 mins session will be delivery via Zoom, online or telephone.  The business mentor will contact business owners prior to the meeting to organise the exact time of meeting

Mentor: Sadie Wheatley of SW Design

If your business requires mentoring in areas not covered in these clinics, please email requests to localenterprise@westmeathcoco.ie and we will organise a mentoring clinic to meet your business need.