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SUMMARY:How to use IP to reduce your Tax Liability
DESCRIPTION:An Exclusive ABGI-UK Strategic Event for Innovative Companies \nPROTECT • COMMERCIALISE • MAXIMISE\nTransform Your Intellectual Property into Your Greatest Strategic Asset \nDate: 9-11:30am on Friday 19th September \nVenue: PHTA\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, Aston Webb Boulevard\, Selly Oak\nBirmingham\,  B29 6SQ \nWhy This Session is Mission-Critical for Your Business \nIn today’s hyper-competitive life sciences landscape\, your intellectual property isn’t just an asset—it’s your competitive advantage\, your revenue multiplier\, and potentially your survival strategy. Yet most companies are sitting on untapped IP goldmines worth tens or even hundreds of thousands in tax savings and commercial opportunities. \nABGI-UK\, with their 35-year heritage and 520 experts managing £1.7bn of global tax incentives annually\, has partnered with leading patent expertise to deliver an exclusive masterclass that could transform your IP strategy forever. \nWhat You’ll Master: \n🎯 MONETISE YOUR IP IMMEDIATELY \n\nRecover substantial sums that can be used to fund future research and development projects\nConvert your innovations into substantial tax assets through Patent Box relief and R&D credits\nUnlock hidden value in existing IP portfolios\n\n🛡️ FORTRESS-LEVEL IP PROTECTION \n\nAdvanced patent strategies that create unbreachable competitive moats\nRevolutionary narrow scope patent techniques most competitors don’t know exist\nStrategic filing approaches that maximise protection while minimising costs\n\n⚡ CUTTING-EDGE IP INTELLIGENCE \n\nInsider knowledge on emerging patent landscapes in life sciences\nStrategic positioning for future IP opportunities\nRisk mitigation strategies that protect your innovations\n\nYour Expert Guide: Philip Cupitt \nChartered Patent Attorney | Marks & Clerk\, Birmingham \nAward winner of the Hogarth Prize for achieving the highest mark by a patent attorney and recognised by Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM Patent 1000 as a leading patent attorney\, Philip brings unparalleled expertise to this exclusive session. \nSpecialising in protecting inventions across software\, telecommunications\, medical devices\, electronics\, mechanical engineering and manufacturing\, Philip has guided countless life sciences companies through complex IP strategies that have generated millions in additional value. \n“Philip Cupitt is a trusted partner for patent applications… a true partner and a real force multiplier.” – IAM Patent 1000 \nEXCLUSIVE ACCESS INCLUDES: \n✅ Strategic Presentations – Deep-dive sessions on advanced IP monetisation\n✅ Live Q&A Session – Direct access to expert insights on your specific challenges\n✅ Private 1:1 Consultations – Personalised breakout sessions for confidential strategic discussions\n✅ Executive Networking – Connect with fellow life sciences leaders and IP strategists\n✅ Refreshments – Coffee\, tea and pastries served from 8:30 AM \nBe one of the first to visit and explore the brand new\, state-of-the-art\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus.   \n⚠️ CRITICAL TIMING ALERT \nWith rapid changes in IP legislation\, Patent Box opportunities\, and R&D tax incentives\, the companies that act now will secure competitive advantages that late movers simply cannot replicate. Patent Box relief allows reduced corporation tax rates on all profits associated with patent commercialisation over the life of the patent – but only for those who understand how to structure it correctly. \nWHO MUST ATTEND: \n\nCEOs & Founders with innovation-driven business models\nCTOs & R&D Directors managing patent portfolios\nCFOs seeking tax optimization through IP assets\nEveryone responsible for IP strategy\nBusiness Development Leaders commercialising innovations\n\nSECURE YOUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE \nThis is not another generic seminar. This is an exclusive masterclass designed for forward-thinking life sciences leaders who refuse to leave money on the table while competitors gain ground. \nSpaces are strictly limited to ensure meaningful interaction and confidential discussions. \nPlease advise of any dietary requirements when confirming your attendance. \nReserve your place immediately – your future competitive position depends on the IP decisions you make today. \nPresented by ABGI-UK – Innovation Funding Leaders | In Partnership with Marks & Clerk – International IP Experts
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/how-to-use-ip-to-reduce-your-tax-liability/
LOCATION:Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, PHTA\, Birmingham Health Innovation Campus\, Aston Webb Boulevard\, Selly Oak\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Friday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040316
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SUMMARY:WMHTIA and Life Sciences Innovation Support
DESCRIPTION:Discover the innovation\, support\, and funding available to life sciences companies. Hear from participants involved in the massively successful West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator. Find out how you can connect with the regional innovation ecosystem\, which provides grants\, funded programmes and events. \nProgram \n  \n09:00 – Doors open for networking \n09:30 – Introduction of the WMHTIA accelerator \n09:40 – MTC case study \n09:50 – UHB – NHS innovation – MDTECK – case study \n10:00 – Network development case study \n10:10 – MTC – case study \n10:20 – Coffee Break and networking \n10:50 – Spark program case study \n11:00 – Plug and Play VC funding case study \n11:10 – UoB AI hub & software development case study \n11:20 – West Midlands Health and Wellbeing Innovation Network case study \n11:30 – Panel session: How did the WMHTIA program accelerate your business \n12:00 – Close and networking \nTravelling to the venue\n\nThe event “WMHTIA and Life Science Innovation Support” is being hosted in the International Institute for Product and Service Innovation (IIPSI) building on the University of Warwick campus (postcode CV4 7AL). It will display the sign saying ‘Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’ above the entrance (please see image below). We encourage all attendees to travel as sustainably as possible. \nTo facilitate this you can use the website ‘You. Smart. Thing.’\, which provides you with a sustainable travel plan\, highlighting the least emissions intensive travel options.\nFor a more accurate location of where the event will be hosted\, the app What 3 Words can help you to find the event using the words: exam.opera.thanks \nParking\n\nFor those travelling you can park anywhere on campus.\nThe car parks closest to the event are Lynchgate Carpark\, Kirby Corner and Carpark 15 (see map attached). Further information available here.\nFor a more accurate location\, the app What 3 Words will enable you to find the main car park (Lynchgate) using the words: moral.trunk.diner
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/wmhtia-and-life-sciences-innovation-support/
LOCATION:Warwick Manufacturing Group\, WMG International Manufacturing Centre University of Warwick\,\, Coventry\, West Midlands\, CV4 7AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Friday
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SUMMARY:Improving health and wellbeing using safe\, secure\, regulated and ethical AI
DESCRIPTION:WMHTC and Aston University have collaborated for Life Sciences Week to invite you to an exclusive event to explore the potential benefits and risks using safe\, secure\, regulated and ethical AI in Improving Health and Wellbeing. \nEvent Outcomes to focus on: \nBenefits of AI and Patient Safety\nProgramme \n12 – 1 Nibbles and Networking with a Showcase of some of the Design Factory’s Health Tech\n1 – 1.10 Introduction of the event and summary of Life Sciences Week by David Kidney\, Executive Chair\, West Midlands Health Tech Cluster and Chair of Life Sciences Week Advisory Board\n1.10 – 1.15 Introduction to the Design Factory and its work by Paul Gretton\, Senior Project Manager\, Aston University\n1.15 – 1.20 Panellist Introductions\nSam Haslam\, Practice Leader\, WTW Risk & Resilience Advisory.\nPerninder Dhadwar\, CEO Innovate Health (a division of Imobisoft)\nAntonio Fratini (tbc)\nAston Academic (tbc)\n1.20 – 1.50 Panel 1 Discussion – Benefits of AI\n1.50 – 2.10 Q&A then Tea / Coffee Break\n2.10 – 2.45 Panel 2 Discussion – Patient Safety “Human in the Loop”. How do we keep control of AI systems in practice\, especially in a potentially time-pressured clinical setting.\n2.45 – 3.00 Q&A and Close
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/improving-health-and-wellbeing-using-safe-secure-regulated-and-ethical-ai/
LOCATION:Design Factory\, 2nd Floor\, North Wing\, Aston University\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B4 7ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Friday
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SUMMARY:Life with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Walking Workshop with Chris Millward\, co-founder of Team4Nature and the Brum Biosphere and Conservation Manager at Bibbey’s Wild Farms. \nThis walking workshop looks at our relationship with the natural world and how our happiness\, health and wellbeing can be enhanced by connecting to it. We will also explore how life sciences\, manufacturing and technology can come together to help our region and its people thrive in the wake of Birmingham being recently crowned as the UK’s first Nature City. \nFree admission\, accessible route with a hard surface and no steps or stairs \nLocation/meeting point; Meet at the entrance to Harborne Lane Nursing Home\, 247 Harborne Lane\, B29 6TG (street parking on Reservoir Road)
URL:https://staging.lifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/life-with-nature/
LOCATION:Harborne Lane Nursing Home\, Harborne Lane Nursing Home\, 247 Harborne Lane\,\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B29 6TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Friday
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