On 14th May 2026, CIPPM members came together to deliver a half day session on intellectual property (IP) for businesses and business students.

The session was part of Bournemouth University’s (BU) Inclusive Entrepreneurship Series, organised by Dr Sukanya Ayatakshi-Endow of the BU Business School.

Prof. Dinusha Mendis opened the session with an introduction to IP and its value for businesses. Alessandra Russell then gave an insight into cost reduction through taxing IP before Dr Suelen Carls outlined how businesses can engage with innovation and value creation through patents whilst Dr Lingling Wei highlighted how businesses can protect their reputation, image and brand through trade marks. Dr Benjamin White took the participants through a journey on copyright and licensing, focusing particularly on the creative side of businesses.

The session concluded with an interactive, fun session of ‘Business Bingo’ hosted by Prof. Dinusha Mendis and Dr. Dukki Hong.

The IP for Business event kick starts a series which will see similar events being hosted by CIPPM – watch this space!