This workshop, the third of our Innovation Academy series, presents the different types of intellectual property (IP) that arise from academic research including patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets. King’s IP & Licensing managers will explain what is required for patentability, the concept of freedom to operate and why it is essential, before protecting your IP, to not communicate publicly or publish an invention. Routes to market for your innovation, will be explored including the differences between out-licensing and forming a spinout company. We will also present the new IP Code of Practice at King's and how it supports commercialisation of your research.

The workshop will be delivered by members of the IP & Licensing team and the Translational Research Office who have a wealth of experience supporting the King's research community.

King's Innovation Catalyst events are open to King's researchers, postgraduate students and professional services colleagues across all faculties and institutes.

For further information and help with translating your research, please email one of the Translational Research Managers:

• Dr Mike Lyne – mike.lyne@kcl.ac.uk – Drug Development, FOLSOM and NMPC
• Dr Lisa Harper – lisa.harper@kcl.ac.uk – Mental Health and Neuroscience, IOPPN
• Dr Julian Dye – julian.dye@kcl.ac.uk – Advanced Therapies and MedTech, FOLSOM and NMES
• Dr Cathy Boucher – cathy.boucher@kcl.ac.uk – Therapeutics and MedTech, FOLSOM and NMES
• Dr Tanya Graham - tanya.graham@kcl.ac.uk - Innovation Skills Executive