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!

Huge thanks to UNIP (University of Nottingham Innovation Park) for providing venue space for our May event!

Design and Innovation Nottingham is a regular, in person meetup for people interested in the design and development of products and services. 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.

Anyone interested in design and innovation is welcome, from user researchers, UX designers and product managers to startups and entrepreneurs.

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.


Agenda

- 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: Carry on discussions over drinks.


What's included

- Free food
- Free drink


Speakers

Vikki Townsend — IP Expert
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.


Who this is for

Anyone interested in design and innovation, including user researchers, UX designers, product managers, startups, and entrepreneurs.