Guardians of innovation: Protecting brand value to grow a business

Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Venue: Paddington Works, 8 Hermitage Street, Paddington, London W2 1BE
Registrations: Book online

The UK landscape for intellectual property has shifted in recent times. Join us for an insightful discussion and discover how you can leverage your brand based on practical, real-life examples.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Understand how to protect your brand and other IP rights and defend against copycats.
• Hear first-hand insights about MOTH Drinks’ entrepreneurial journey.
• Learn about the strategies that have propelled the business.
• Participate in an engaging Q&A session.
• Network with other founders and entrepreneurs over drinks.

Whether you are a food and drink entrepreneur, or whether you are a brand guardian in a more established company, please join us for what will be an interesting and insightful discussion.

Programme

16:00 Doors open
16:30 Panel discussion
17:30 Networking and refreshments

Speakers

Edward Carstairs, Partner and UK Trade Mark Attorney, Gill Jennings & Every LLP

Ed is a trusted partner for businesses looking to build, protect and leverage their valuable brands. He works closely with a diverse range of clients, from ambitious start-ups to global industry leaders.

Rob Wallis, Co-Founder, MOTH Drinks

Rob is one of the co-founders of MOTH, a premium canned cocktail brand known for its craft-quality drinks. Alongside growing the brand, Rob plays a key role in safeguarding MOTH’s IP rights, ensuring their recipes and branding remain protected in the competitive ready-to-drink market.

Mark Gordon, Founder, The Wimbledon Brewery Company

Mark is the founder of The Wimbledon Brewery Company having established the business in 2014, 125 years after the original brewery burnt down.