What next for your invention? Plan, prototype or protect?

In this practical workshop, all the key issues are covered to help you make your idea a reality.

Why do you need to plan, prototype and then protect? This workshop will help you understand how you can do this and what to look out for along the way.

You will learn about:

• Development and commercialisation process
• Importance of planning, design and Intellectual Property
• The pros and cons of creating a prototype
• How and when to carry out patent searching
• Filing a patent application
• Keeping costs to a minimum
• How to maximise the chance of success

Speakers:

Stefan Knox

Stefan is an award-winning designer specialising in invention,product design and brand marketing. Before establishing Bang Creations in 1999, he was responsible for boy’s toys at Hasbro, where he worked on brands including Action Man, Star Wars and Nerf.

Alan Ward

Alan is a qualified designer and commercial specialist at Bang Creations, whose career has covered procurement, project management, operations and sales. His diverse industry experience ranges from petrochemicals through waste management to furniture.

David Warrilow

David is a patent and trademark attorney, founder of London IP which helps businesses and individuals manage their intellectual property with tight budgets. His international practice includes patents, trademarks, copyright and designs. He also runs free one-to-one advice sessions in the British Library’s Ask an Expert mentoring service.

Event details

Who should attend? Inventors and small businesses involved in product development
Place: British Library Business & IP Centre
Cost: £35 + booking fee
How to Book: Book a place online