DiNG May meetup @UoN- Jubilee. IP for beginners

At our May 14th event, IP expert Vikki Townsend will give you all the basic knowledge you need to protect your intellectual property. Come along to learn, chat and eat pizza! We are meeting at: **The Ingenuity Centre (Room A15)** **University of Nottingham - Jubilee Campus** **Triumph Rd, Lenton,** **Nottingham.** **NG7 2TU** Huge thanks to UNIP (University of Nottingham Innovation Park) for providing venue space for our May event! **What is DiNG?** Design and Innovation Nottingham is : * a regular, in person meetup for people interested in the design and development of products and services * an evening of practical talks and discussions about design, research and innovation * an informal and inclusive space to learn and discuss * a free event with free food! The aim of DiNG is to provide an opportunity for people who share our curiosity for design and innovation to meet and share knowledge and experiences. Our hope is that people will have an enjoyable time learning and supporting each other and leave with at least one practical idea they can apply to their work. **Who is it for?** Anyone interested in design and innovation is welcome, from user researchers, UX designers and product managers to startups and entrepreneurs. **What happens?** **The evening will run something like this:** 6.30 - sign in and enjoy a free drink 7.00 - first talk (Part 1) Enjoy a slice of free pizza while you chat with other attendees. 8.00 - second talk (Part 2) 9.00-9.30 - head home or hang around and carry on discussions over drinks. **Speaker** **Vikki Townsend** IP Expert, IK-IP Vikki is a UK and European Patent Attorney and IP litigator with over 30 years’ experience across government, industry, and private practice. Her expertise extends beyond patents to include designs, trade marks, copyright, IP agreements, and risk mitigation. Formerly leading IP risk assessment and mitigation at Rolls-Royce plc, she advises businesses on managing third-party IP risks and preparing for product launch. **Vikki's talk: Intellectual Property for Beginners** **How to build your own IP empire** Intellectual property can be one of the most valuable assets a start-up or small business owns and one of the biggest obstacles to its success—but many founders overlook it until it’s too late. This talk demystifies patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights, and trade secrets, showing how they can be used strategically to protect innovation, strengthen brands, and attract investment. On the flip side it addresses the obstacles presented by third party owned rights and how to mitigate the risks these present to the success of your business. **Part 1** Talk and questions **Part 2** Test your knowledge with practical examples and quiz questions in an informal workshop setting. **Getting there** The Ingenuity Centre is accessed from Triumph Road on the Uni of Nottingham Jubilee Campus. If you are arriving by **car** from the Derby Road side, enter the Jubilee campus on Triumph Road and head towards the red 'whisk' tower. After the Sir Colin Campbell Building turn right into the car park. The Ingenuity Centre is the round building beyond the car park. We are advised that visitor parking is free of charge after 4.30pm. If you are arriving by **bus** from the Derby Road side, alight the bus at one of the stops near the Triumph Road entrance and walk along Triumph Road towards the red 'whisk' tower. At the Sir Colin Campbell Building turn right and follow the path towards the Round Building - the Ingenuity Centre. The Ingenuity Centre is a 5-10 minute walk from bus stops on Derby Road.