Protecting Innovation: An Intellectual Property Guide for Life Sciences

Life sciences innovations can create significant commercial opportunities but protecting your intellectual property effectively and understanding potential pitfalls early can be critical to turning an invention into a successful business.

Join us for an evening of short presentations, Q&A and networking, exploring the key intellectual property considerations for those working across the life sciences sector. The session will cover:

• Patents – Ownership, protection strategies and how to avoid common pitfalls.
• Designs – Understanding when design protection can add value to your innovation.
• Trade Marks – Protecting your brand as your business develops and commercialises.
• Intellectual Property and AI – Key considerations around intellectual property in AI and software-driven innovation.

This event is part of Life Sciences Week 2026.