AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, transforming sectors from telecoms and automation to personalised medicine and computer science itself. But with such rapid change, it can be easy to deprioritise the question of how or whether to protect the innovations your business is developing. There are a lot of myths around AI and intellectual property, and the landscape is more nuanced than you might expect.
This Byte Size event is a hands-on workshop designed for innovators, entrepreneurs, and anyone involved in developing or commercialising AI-based innovations. We'll cut through the confusion and explore which AI inventions can and should be patented, and which are better kept as trade secrets or know-how. Using real examples worked through together, we'll walk you through the pros and cons of investing in IP protection so you can make more informed decisions for your business.
There will be plenty of time to ask questions during the workshop and to connect with fellow attendees during networking afterwards.
Why attend?
Gain a clear understanding of when patents and trade secrets can be used to protect software and AI inventions, and when they can't. We'll separate fact from fiction in the world of intellectual property, and we’ll give you practical guidance on how to assess your own inventions and when it's time to bring in specialist legal advice. Following the talks, exchange ideas and make new connections with fellow attendees over drinks and pizza.
Who should attend?
This workshop is open to anyone working in or around AI innovation, regardless of industry. Whether you're a software developer experimenting with new ideas, an R&D manager or C-suite leader commercialising AI innovations, or an IP manager looking to sharpen your strategy, this event will be relevant to you.