Immersive tech start-ups: join Immerse UK and leading law firm, Marks & Clerk and respected insurance brokers, LaPlaya Insurance for an insightful and interactive workshop exploring how to build a strong framework for your business.
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When and where
Thursday 19 September 2019 | 9:00-13:30
Marks & Clerk offices | London
About the event
Having strong business foundations is crucial to the success of any growing company. This interactive and insightful morning workshop will explore how start-ups can develop strategies to help become commercially successful, attractive to investors and minimise risk. You will learn more about:
- Team dynamics and reasons for team failure;
- Contract negotiation and contract management;
- Good housekeeping and day-to-day issues;
- Identifying the market;
- Watching out for the competition;
- Hostile IP and IP infringement;
- Data privacy and cyber security;
- Implications of hitting the US market;
- Managing these risks with insurance cover;
- Different types of insurance policy.
The workshop will be led by Simon Portman, a commercial lawyer and managing associate from Marks & Clerk Law, & Matthew Clark, the Director of Global Markets from LaPlaya Insurance.
About our Partners
Marks & Clerk
Marks & Clerk is a leading law firm. It is highly regarded for its IP work with start-ups across all sectors including virtual reality and augmented reality. It is one of the largest specialist IP legal practices in the UK and is recognised as a leader in the IP field alongside Marks & Clerk patent and trade mark attorneys.
About LaPlaya Insurance
LaPlaya Insurance is a respected UK insurance brokerage, which focuses on providing bespoke solutions for clients in the tech & creative industries.
Book your place
This event is free to attend, but as spaces are strictly limited, signing up in advance is essential.