Intellectual Property advice for creative enterprises with an IP Barrister

Book your place today or contact BIPC Bristol at [email protected] for more information.

Please note: This is a free 40 minute one-to-one session with an experienced Barrister delivered at Bristol Central Library. These sessions are available for pre-start-ups, startups, entrepreneurs, inventors, and SMEs within Bristol and the surrounding area.

In order to provide the best support for you and your business ideas, we will be in contact with you by email before your appointment to find out a bit more about your small business.

Following the meeting, the Business & IP Centre will send you a link to a feedback form that helps us monitor and improve our events.

These sessions are available for people who either live or work in Bristol. We are here to support anyone in the Bristol City area with a business idea or small-medium sized business. Not your region? Find your local BIPC to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network

Mark Wilden is a specialist intellectual property barrister. He was called to the Bar in 2018 after a successful career as an audio producer, sound engineer, musician and project manager. He worked in house at Oxford University Press for eight years, played drums professionally, performed as a DJ and produced music podcasts through the 2000s. As a barrister he has worked on high profile IP matters for a wide range of clients, as well as advising and representing small businesses and individuals. He specialises in contractual disputes and all forms of ‘soft’ IP – copyright, trade marks, designs, confidential information and database rights.

Helping you to start and grow your small business with free resources, 1:1 support, advice clinics & workshops

The Business & IP Centre Bristol supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. Visit Bristol Central Library to access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops and events.

What is your refund policy?

Our events are free, but places are limited and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email if you wish to cancel.

Can I attend if I'm not a member of the library?

Absolutely! Any Bristol based business or person with a business idea is welcome. Though we always recommend joining the library as it's free and will make accessing our databases, books and publications much easier.

How can I find out about any news & upcoming events?

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom