Protecting Innovation in Aerospace - Practical IP Strategies for Complex Supply Chains & Defence

Introduction

Managing intellectual property in aerospace is far from straightforward. Long product lifecycles, intricate international supply chains and the growing convergence of commercial and defence technologies create challenges that conventional IP strategies often fail to address.

In this new virtual classroom seminar, you will explore the real-world issues that arise when advising on or managing IP within aerospace programmes. Discover how to identify where risks emerge, structure ownership and collaboration arrangements effectively and select the most appropriate protection strategies for both commercial and defence-related innovations.

Gain practical insights and proven approaches that can strengthen your IP position and reduce exposure to costly mistakes. Learn how experienced practitioners navigate common challenges and avoid disputes that can undermine valuable rights.

Leave with actionable frameworks and immediately applicable tips that will help you manage aerospace IP with greater confidence and clarity, while avoiding the pitfalls that can lead to lost rights and unnecessary conflict.

What You Will Learn

The live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Identifying key IP risk points across the aerospace programme lifecycle
• Structuring and determining IP ownership in multi-tier supply chains and joint development arrangements
• Selecting between patents and trade secrets for aerospace and defence innovations
• Navigating freedom to operate (‘FTO’) and its interaction with IP protection strategies
• Collaborating effectively with engineers to capture and secure commercially valuable inventions
• Avoiding common pitfalls that lead to ownership disputes or loss of protection

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.