Life Science community receives free business protection advice at workshop

Businesses from across the Life Science community came together in Oxford last week to learn more about the importance of protecting their companies’ intellectual property assets at a free workshop run by commercial insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher and patent and trade mark attorney firm, J A Kemp.

The two-hour workshop, held at The Magdalen Centre on Oxford Business Park, was led by Kathryn Moon, Life Science Risk & Insurance Specialist at Arthur J. Gallagher, and Dr. Lee Chapman, Partner at J A Kemp.

Designed exclusively for Life Science businesses, the workshop focused on the different types of intellectual property protection available, how intellectual property can support businesses, mitigating intellectual property related business risk and avoiding the impact of third party intellectual property.

Following the workshop, attendees took part in free one-to-one clinics, where they could talk further with J A Kemp about patents and trade marks, and receive bespoke advice from Arthur J. Gallagher on risk management and business protection.

Kathryn Moon, Life Science Risk & Insurance Specialist, said: “We want to make sure businesses operating in the Life Science arena are receiving the right advice and cover to ensure they are fully protected from the very real risks to their intellectual property.

“There are many options available and this can seem overwhelming, which is where our extensive knowledge and expertise in the field can add real value. While insurance doesn’t replace robust intellectual property risk management, it is an essential piece in the puzzle. Not only does it help protect the balance sheet, it impacts positively on investor appetite, strengthens market position and ultimately offers peace of mind, so you can sleep at night!”

Dr. Lee Chapman, Partner at J A Kemp, commented: “Intellectual property rights, such as patents, trade marks and design rights, are important for most, if not all, Life Science businesses.  However, their management is complicated with a variety of potential pitfalls that can lead to a loss of protection and a reduction in the value of the business.  We want to help all businesses, no matter their size, to identify and mitigate those risks and protect their commercial assets.   We hope that our workshop has emphasised to attendees the issues to consider and the helpfulness of insurance in the event something does go wrong.”

To find out more, or to discuss your insurance and risk management requirements, contact Kathryn Moon at Arthur J. Gallagher by emailing [email protected] 

Arthur J. Gallagher specialises in risk management and insurance solutions. It has a regional network of client-focused branches in more than 70 locations across the UK. Each branch is dedicated to providing local service and support to businesses, backed up by national industry specialisms. For further information, visit www.ajginternational.com