Workshop: Get the most out of your business with intellectual property
As an entrepreneur, you want to get the most out of your business. It is therefore wise to consider the role intellectual property (IP) will have in your company. In this interactive presentation training on 18 May 2026, we will go through the different IP rights, extract valuable technical information from existing patents and much more.

Entrepreneurs invest a great deal of time, energy, and money in developing and bringing new products and services to the market. IP rights ensure that those investments were not in vain. Among other things, you prevent others from simply running off with your idea. And a good IP strategy is also attractive to investors.
What to expect
During the workshop:
- we will look at practical examples of intellectual property in collaborations and ownership;
- we will discuss the concept of 'freedom to operate';
- we will highlight the value of technical details in patent publications.
This workshop is part of The Gate Academy and is provided by Rienk Rienksma and Paul Simons, IP Advisors at the Netherlands Patent Office.
Registration
Apply via Brainport Eindhoven's online application form.
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