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SUMMARY:BIPC Intellectual Property Surgery
DESCRIPTION:John Cunningham from the Business & IP Centre North East (BIPC) will be available at The Word on the Second Wednesday of every month\, from 10:00am to 4:00pm\, to answer your Intellectual Property (IP) queries.You can find John in The BIPC hub on the 2nd Floor. \n\n\n\nIP protects the expression of an idea. When you start or run a business\, you are creating IP assets and are likely to use other people’s IP too. \n\n\n\nWhat is IP? \n\n\n\nThere are four main types of IP that protect different aspects of your business\, and you may be using several at the same time: \n\n\n\n\nCopyright – protects original works such as images\, videos\, written content and sound recordings.\n\n\n\nTrade Marks – protect elements of your brand\, such as your business name\, logo or slogan.\n\n\n\nDesign Rights – protect the appearance of a product\, including shape\, pattern or packaging.\n\n\n\nPatents – protect a new way of doing something\, typically a new invention or production technique.\n\n\n\n\nJohn can help you understand how IP applies to your business and how you can: \n\n\n\n\nAvoid infringing other people’s IP.\n\n\n\nIdentify the IP you already own.\n\n\n\nTake steps to protect your valuable ideas and creations.\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the BIPC’s IP support\, visit: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/intellectual-property/ \n\n\n\nJust drop in for a chat or contact John Cunningham via the BIPC website. Alternatively book an appointment directly with John Cunningham by e-mail: john.cunningham@newcastle.gov.uk
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/bipc-intellectual-property-surgery-november-2026/
LOCATION:The Word\, 45 Market Place\, South Shields\, NE33 1DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:North East Fund - Support Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The North East Fund will unlock £350 million for job creation and business growth across the region over the next five years! \n\n\n\nThe Fund will be split into two initial parts: \n\n\n\nThe North East Elevate Fund which provides loans from £50\,000+ to companies looking to finance growth by\, for example\, purchasing new machinery; taking on new premises or staff; launching and marketing a new product. This fund will also provide loans and mixed loan/equity investments of up to £1m to established businesses. This is managed by FW Capital. \n\n\n\nThe North East Accelerate Fund which will invest £50\,000 to £1m in innovative\, early-stage companies from start-up to scale-up stages\, through share purchases (equity investment). This is managed by Mercia Ventures. \n\n\n\nSouth Tyneside businesses and entrepreneurs can access capital to grow\, innovate\, and succeed.  \n\n\n\nSouth Tyneside-based Cut Print Solutions is scaling up its operations after receiving a six-figure investment from the North East Elevate Fund\, which is managed by FW Capital.  \n\n\n\nThe funds will be invested into hundreds more North East SME’s\, so check if your business can benefit! \n\n\n\nAdvisor James Holloway will be at One Trinity Green on 3 December. James can answer all of your questions about the funds\, and how they work. He can provide support and guidance on completing a funding application – all on a free\, confidential and no obligation basis. \n\n\n\nEither drop-in or book a time slot with James Holloway call 07395791653 or e-mail: James.Holloway@northeastfund.org     
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/north-east-fund-support-december-2026/
LOCATION:One Trinity Green\, Eldon Street\, South Shields\, NE33 1SA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BIPC Intellectual Property Surgery
DESCRIPTION:John Cunningham from the Business & IP Centre North East (BIPC) will be available at The Word on the Second Wednesday of every month\, from 10:00am to 4:00pm\, to answer your Intellectual Property (IP) queries.You can find John in The BIPC hub on the 2nd Floor. \n\n\n\nIP protects the expression of an idea. When you start or run a business\, you are creating IP assets and are likely to use other people’s IP too. \n\n\n\nWhat is IP? \n\n\n\nThere are four main types of IP that protect different aspects of your business\, and you may be using several at the same time: \n\n\n\n\nCopyright – protects original works such as images\, videos\, written content and sound recordings.\n\n\n\nTrade Marks – protect elements of your brand\, such as your business name\, logo or slogan.\n\n\n\nDesign Rights – protect the appearance of a product\, including shape\, pattern or packaging.\n\n\n\nPatents – protect a new way of doing something\, typically a new invention or production technique.\n\n\n\n\nJohn can help you understand how IP applies to your business and how you can: \n\n\n\n\nAvoid infringing other people’s IP.\n\n\n\nIdentify the IP you already own.\n\n\n\nTake steps to protect your valuable ideas and creations.\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the BIPC’s IP support\, visit: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/intellectual-property/ \n\n\n\nJust drop in for a chat or contact John Cunningham via the BIPC website. Alternatively book an appointment directly with John Cunningham by e-mail: john.cunningham@newcastle.gov.uk
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/bipc-intellectual-property-surgery-december-2026/
LOCATION:The Word\, 45 Market Place\, South Shields\, NE33 1DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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