Protecting Your Idea from Day One | NXGN x Dehns
Have an idea you want to build? Moving from clinical practice into innovation? Joining an early-stage startup? Intellectual property is one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of building in health and life sciences. And the decisions that matter most often need to be made much earlier than people expect.
As part of our Launch Edit series on what it really takes to build a company from zero, NXGN is teaming up with Dehns, one of Europe's leading IP firms, for an evening crash course in IP for health innovators.
Whether you don't yet know the difference between a patent and a trademark or you're already weighing up your first filing, this session will give you a clear, practical foundation. No prior knowledge needed.
What we'll cover:
The IP basics - patents, trademarks and trade secrets, what each one protects and what can (and can't) be patented
Is it yours or your employer's? - what to think about before you start building something on the side of your current role
Keeping quiet vs. filing - when to protect your idea formally and when to keep it as proprietary know-how
Timing and budget - when to spend limited funds on filings, and how much data is "enough" to file
Brand protection - securing your name and trademarks early, before you go public
Why IP matters to investors - how a strong IP position supports fundraising
The presentation will be followed by drinks, pizza and networking, with the chance to put your questions to the Dehns team.
Who is this for?
Clinicians exploring innovation, early-stage founders, and anyone working in or moving into healthtech, medtech, biotech or life sciences.
About Dehns
Dehns is a leading firm of UK and European patent and trade mark attorneys, supporting innovators from early-stage startups to global companies across life sciences, biotech and technology.
Please note: this is an educational session, and the content won't be legal advice on individual cases.