SME excellence series: intellectual property spring cleaning

Format: Webinar
Date: Wednesday 29 April
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Registrations: Register online (free to attend)

We are delighted to be hosting a webinar on intellectual property spring cleaning in partnership with Connected Places Catapult – the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport and the built environment.

This practical session is designed for growing and early stage companies, offering a series of easy‑to‑understand tips to help them take stock of their IP and ensure it’s working effectively for their business.

Whether you’re an early‑stage company with no formal IP in place, or a more established business seeking reassurance that your current approach is delivering real value, this session will help you identify quick wins, potential gaps, and sensible next steps.

The webinar will be led by associate Alex Norden and trainee patent attorney Helen Jones from our marine technology team, who regularly advise innovative businesses on how to protect and commercialise their technologies.

Speakers

Alexander Norden, Associate and European & UK Patent Attorney

Alexander works in GJE’s IT and engineering group. He has particular experience with drafting new patent applications and prosecuting them in the UK, Europe and internationally. Alexander is frequently involved in opposition proceedings before the EPO and has advised clients on infringement and invalidity matters.

He works with a range of clients, from individual inventors, start-ups and SMEs all the way to large companies both in the UK and internationally, providing advice tailored to their specific needs.

Helen Jones, Trainee Patent Attorney

Helen is a trainee patent attorney in the IT & engineering group, working towards full qualification as a European and UK Patent Attorney. She is involved in the drafting and prosecution of European and UK patent applications.

To book your free place, register online today.