Intellectual Property Workshop – Last Few Spaces Remaining

Posted on April 14, 2015

Thursday 30^thApril
11am – 12.30pm
CVS Falkirk, Unit 6, The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR

CVS Falkirk in partnership with Murgitroyd Patent Attorneys is delivering a free Intellectual Property (IP) workshop for social enterprises and third sector organisations. The workshop will cover topics including trademarks, patents, copyright infringement and redress.
Workshop details:
If you would like to know more about Intellectual Property you can register to book a place by: calling: 01324 692000 or e-mail: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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