Fashion Events

MFN Full IPR Workshop

Tuesday 11th March 2008

Manchester Fashion Network invites you to take part in our Full IPR Workshop. 

Ever wondered what Intellectual Property rights were all about or more importantly how to ensure you’re not being ripped off when doing a deal?  

Well, help is hand!

Halliwells would like to invite you to attend an informal seminar in association with the Manchester Fashion Network that will give you a basic understanding of Intellectual Property Rights and of the pitfalls to avoid when negotiating Licence Agreements. 

The seminar will be presented by John Burns, Partner in the Intellectual Property, Commercial and Technology department of Halliwells and a Director of the Manchester Fashion Network.

 Overview:

Part 1

-      What is Intellectual Property?

-      Patents

-      Trademarks

-      Designs

-      Copyright

-      Ownership

 

Part 2

A live negotiation of a Brand Licence

 Who should attend?

Anybody involved with creating and or exploiting any type of Intellectual Property.

 When and where?

Tuesday 11 March 2008

Halliwells, 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3EB.

5.00 pm registration and networking for 5.30 pm start.

We expect to finish no later than 7.00 pm and hope you will join us for drinks after the workshop has finished.

 How much?Free to MFN members and £20 to non-members To reserve you and a colleague a place at the workshop, please RSVP to: rsvp@manchesterfashion.com or call 0161 819 2145. 

We look forward to seeing you there!