From Brand to Protection: What Founders Need to Know About IP | Ashfords LLP
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Own what you build. This event content is designed to be relevant for any business working in technology.
Building a brand is hard. Protecting it properly is often overlooked until it’s too late.
This practical morning session, hosted by FinTech West and sponsored by Ashfords LLP, is designed to help founders and growth teams understand how IP underpins brand, growth and long-term value.
You’ll hear directly from operators and experts, and take part in an interactive workshop that brings real-world IP challenges to life.
What you’ll gain
Clear understanding of how IP supports brand building and growth
Practical guidance on trademarks, ownership and risk
Insight into what investors look for in IP strategy
Hands-on experience applying IP thinking to real scenarios
Who this event is for
Founders and co-founders
CFOs, Finance Directors and Ops leaders (often owning IP, risk and contracts in scaling teams)
Marketing and brand leaders
Product and growth teams
Legal, compliance and risk professionals
🗓️ Agenda
09:00 – 09:30
Arrival, coffee & networking
09:30 – 09:35
Welcome & introductions:
Ashfords LLP
09:35 – 09:45
Opening remarks:
FinTech West
09:45 – 10:10
Fireside chat with a leading brand
TBC
10:10 – 10:40
Branding & IP strategy session:
Ashfords LLP
10:40 – 11:30
Interactive workshop: “FlowPay” case study:
Ashfords LLP
Work through real-world scenarios as a fintech grows from idea to international scale
Why attend?
IP is not just a legal consideration. It’s a core part of your brand, your growth strategy and your valuation. This session is designed to make that real, practical and immediately actionable.
Spaces are limited to keep the session interactive.
Information Source: FinTech West | eventbrite
