Webinar: Understanding the value of Trade Secrets in your IP strategy

Protecting Your Ideas Is Just as Important as Creating Them
Understanding the Value of Trade Secrets in Your IP Strategy

Innovative ideas are the lifeblood of the life sciences sector—but without the right protection, they can quickly become a source of risk rather than opportunity. Protecting your ideas is just as important as creating them.

Join this expert‑led BBIA webinar with Yann Robin, Principal at Marks & Clerk, to gain practical insights into how you can safeguard your innovations and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. This session will help demystify intellectual property choices and provide clear, actionable guidance on how to protect valuable know‑how within your organisation.

What we will cover
In this session, we’ll explore:

Key Concepts Demystified
Understand what patents, trade secrets, confidentiality agreements, and know‑how really mean—and how they differ in practice.
Patents vs Trade Secrets
Discover the strengths, limitations, and strategic uses of each approach, and how to decide which is right for your innovation.
Protection in Practice
Learn the concrete steps you need to take to rely on trade secrets effectively, from internal processes to external communications.
Responding to Breaches
What to do if your trade secrets are compromised, and what legal and practical remedies are available.
Real‑World Examples
Practical tips and case studies to help you make informed decisions for your organisation.

Whether you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, founder, or part of an R&D or commercial team, this webinar will equip you with the tools to protect your ideas, maintain competitive advantage, and navigate the complexities of intellectual property with confidence.

About the BBIA
The BioIndustry Association (BBIA) is the leading trade association representing the UK’s life sciences sector. It supports innovative life science and biotech companies of all sizes, working to shape policy, support commercial success, and build a thriving ecosystem for bioscience innovation. Through events, expert insight, and advocacy, the BBIA helps its members translate scientific breakthroughs into world‑changing products and services.

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