Cayman Islands entrepreneurs and business owners will have four opportunities this year to attend free workshops on protecting and using intellectual property, the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce announced.
The Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office and Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development will jointly host the “Brand and Business” workshops. The sessions are open to existing centre clients and members of the public, with advance registration required.
The workshops will cover trademarks and the application process, ways intellectual property can become a business asset, common legal and branding risks, and the use of intellectual property in licensing, investment and business expansion.
Sessions are scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 21, 3 p.m. Sept. 21, 10 a.m. Oct. 23 and 3 p.m. Nov. 20. All four will be held at the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development office, Suite 101, Baytown Plaza on West Bay Road.
“Whether you are starting a new business, developing a product, or looking to expand an established company, understanding IP is an essential part of long-term success,” Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office Director Terita Kalloo said. She said intellectual property can range from protecting a business name or logo to creating licensing and investment opportunities.
The workshops are intended to give businesses practical information on managing intellectual property and avoiding potential legal and branding problems, according to the ministry.
