Katie Waite from the Trade Mark Owners Association explains how businesses can protect their most valuable assets – their ideas and identity.

How to use intellectual property (IP) to protect your ideas

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 from the Trade Mark Owners Association (TMOA) explains how small businesses can fulfil their potential by protecting the value of their most valuable assets – their ideas and identity.

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Lunch and Learn: How to use intellectual property (IP) to protect your ideas

Fulfil your business's potential by protecting the value of your most valuable assets – your ideas and identity.

Lunch and Learn: How to use intellectual property to protect your ideas

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I&apos;m the CMO at Enterprise Nation and I have over a decade of experience working in marketing and across the small business space.&nbsp;
I am based in Brighton, West Sussex and I thoroughly enjoy investing my time in developing my marketing and community-building skills to support UK entrepreneurs.&nbsp;
I have experience across social media, digital marketing, content production, PPC and partnership building.
My previous roles have included:
<ul>
<li>Head of Marketing at Escape The City</li>
<li>Head of Partnerships at Moneypenny</li>
<li>Head of Marketing and Communications at StartUp Britain</li>
<li>Establishing myself as a freelance marketing consultant</li>
<li>Working pro-bono for ambitious start-ups</li>
</ul>

Chief Marketing Officer

For the purpose-led, good business founders and freelancers

The world of business is changing. There’s a different way to do business that positively impacts people and the planet while still being profitable. This is a group for members who are aligned with this way of thinking to share challenges, ask for support, and learn together. 

Having worked with Magice Circle and American firms globally, I have represented companies from incorporation to expansion and eventual sale. As small business owner myself, I understand the pressures that many business owners face in terms of time and cost.
I can assist you fundraising for your business (EIS and SEIS), buying or selling a business/company as well as entering into a joint venture or shareholders agreement.
Qualifications: Solicitor in England &amp; Wales &amp; Solicitor in Hong Kong SAR
Recent Experience:
<ul>
<li>Mandate for corporate and commercial work for the LycaGroup, including disposals of various companies across the globe and restructuring multiple businesses.</li>
<li>Disposal of a dark fibre asset in the DRC on behalf of an African telco company.</li>
<li>Philips&apos;s disposal of its global TV manufacturing business to TPV</li>
</ul>
Publications
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<li>“Direction of Foreign Investment is Key to a New Phase of Growth” – Financial Times</li>
</ul>

Partner

Commercial contracts - general or more specific

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Commercial contracts
Confidentiality and NDAs
Contractor agreements
Data protection
Joint venture agreements
Licences
Partnerships
Reseller agreements
Service agreements
Supplier agreements
Terms of business

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I am a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 17 years of experience helping small businesses achieve remarkable growth through SEO, Google Ads, and Content Marketing strategies. I have demonstrated my ability to deliver profitable client results with a proven track record of ranking websites in highly competitive markets in Ireland, the UK, and the US.
As the founder of BeFound SEO, an SEO Agency, we offer a wide range of services, including SEO strategy development, SEO audits, local SEO, link building, and content audits. My passion also includes building and promoting my websites. The results from this have been the driving force behind the success of my agency.
My expertise in SEO, web content, and Google Ads is not only evident in my client work but also in my informative blog posts and case studies. By sharing my knowledge and insights, I aim to empower small business owners to make informed decisions about their digital marketing strategies.
If you&apos;re looking to take your small business to the next level, Leslie Gilmour and her team at BeFound SEO are ready to help. Contact her today to discuss how a tailored SEO strategy can help your business grow and thrive in today&apos;s competitive online landscape.

Managing Director

Leslie Gilmour

I am a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 17 years of experience helping small businesses achieve remarkable growth through SEO, Google Ads, and Content Marketing strategies. I have demonstrated my ability to deliver profitable client results with a proven track record of ranking websites in highly competitive markets in Ireland, the UK, and the US.
As the founder of BeFound SEO, an SEO Agency, we offer a wide range of services, including SEO strategy development, SEO audits,

How to use intellectual property (IP) to protect your ideas

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