Join Dr Melvyn Ansell, Patent Attorney at Secerna, and the Leeds NatWest Accelerator team at 2 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, for a practical session on protecting and commercialising your ideas.
This free practical and interactive workshop explores the key areas that are commonly examined when intellectual property is assessed in a fundraising, investment, licensing, or acquisition context. Drawing on real-world examples, attendees will explore the questions that commonly arise when intellectual property comes under investment and due diligence scrutiny, and how to prepare for them.
Date: 10th November 2026
Time: 10am -11:30am
Location: Natwest Accelerator, 3rd Floor, 2 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, LS1 4HR
Topics will include IP ownership, understanding what IP assets exist, linking IP to commercial strategy, freedom to operate, patent strength, supporting evidence, and ongoing IP management. The session will highlight common issues that can undermine an otherwise strong IP position and provide a practical framework for identifying and addressing potential gaps.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how intellectual property supports business growth, a simple framework for assessing their own IP investment readiness, and practical actions that can be taken immediately to strengthen their position before external scrutiny.
Key takeaway: IP investment readiness is about understanding what IP you have, knowing why it matters, and being able to demonstrate how it supports your products/services, business strategy, and future growth with clarity and confidence.
To reserve your spot at the workshop, visit the Eventbrite registration page.
