Episode Description:

In this episode we will look at the importance of IP in start-ups and how having a strong understanding of IP can support founders through the innovation process.

About Joe Sehkon

Joe is a Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law.

Joe Sekhon is a Senior Lecturer in IP at the University of Portsmouth and visiting professor at Bocconi University in Milan. Joe has provided extensive pro bono mentoring in entrepreneurship through his award-winning Intellectual Property Advice Support Service (iPASS).

Episode Highlights

• iPASS, Intellectual Property Advice Support Service. This is a clinic that uses law students to advise and guide students with start-up ideas.
• There is a huge disconnect between the value of IP to our knowledge-based economy.
• We need to start educating students on the importance of IP from an early age.
• The UK Government has been doing a great job supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs.
• More and more students are being pulled towards entrepreneurship.
• The US is the leader amongst countries in IP education.

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