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Unlocking Innovation Through IP with HIE
10 September 2025 • Sarah Medcraf
UNLOCKING INNOVATION: FREE WEBINAR TO HELP BUSINESSES HARNESS THE POWER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is inviting businesses to a free online event aimed at helping them understand how to use intellectual property (IP) to fuel growth and success.
The webinar, Unlocking Innovation through IP, takes place on Thursday 25th September, from 2.15pm to 3.00pm. It will explore how businesses of all sizes can protect their ideas, strengthen their brands, and unlock new opportunities for funding and growth.
Intellectual Property (IP) is for everyone. Hear from Dr. Alasdair Mackenzie a UK and European Patent Attorney at HGF, who helps inventors and businesses protect and commercialise their innovations across sectors like engineering, tech, and renewables.
IP is a secret weapon for small businesses. From patents to trademarks, it protects your ideas, powers your brand, and opens doors to investors and growth. Avoid costly mistakes and turn your creativity into commercial gold.
Real stories, real impact: Across industries, businesses are using IP to protect their ideas, strengthen their brands, and unlock growth. From product innovation to creative ventures and tech breakthroughs, IP is helping companies turn bold thinking into commercial success.
And thanks to HIE’s support, businesses across the Highlands and Islands are using IP to innovate, scale, and thrive.
The session is open to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses alike.
Registration is free and can be completed via Eventbrite.