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Turning research into real-world impact often depends on how intellectual property is identified, protected and positioned. This webinar explores how IP strategy can support commercialisation, spin-outs, and investment - bridging the gap between academic innovation and investor expectations. We'll discuss how IP choices influence value, risk and long-term opportunity, with practical insights relevant to researchers, post-graduates, and start-up founders alike. 

UK and Europe patent attorney Peter Mumford specialises in chemical inventions, particularly small molecule therapeutics, pharmaceutical formulations, and new medical uses. He works with a broad range of clients with considerable experience of helping spin-off and start-up life science companies to prepare for fundraising as well as due diligence for investors. Peter will lead this webinar. 

This webinar is sponsored through Aston University's active involvement in the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA). The WMHTIA is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Innovate UK.  

SPARK The Midlands has been expanded to 16 universities across the entire Midlands as part of the Forging Ahead project. Forging Ahead was established to supercharge the innovation ecosystem in the region and is funded by Research England.