Launch Labs Studios - Intellectual Property in Cayman and Beyond

What Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 • Signal House off Fairbanks Road • 5:30pm Workshop Begins • Free Admission

Join us for an engaging session on intellectual property (IP) strategy, designed to help you protect your brand and innovative work. Our expert speakers will provide practical insights into building a resilient IP portfolio, navigating IP frameworks, and understanding the key steps involved in the development, registration, and invention side of the IP process. 

The interactive discussion will also touch on how jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands offer strategic advantages for IP holding and protection within a tax-neutral, business-friendly legal environment. Whether you're developing a new product, expanding into new markets, or looking to safeguard your competitive edge, this session will help you understand how a strong IP strategy can support global growth and long-term success.

Please note that space is limited. Register by filling in the form below ↓ 

Guest Speakers

• Kate Cleary, Speaker
  Kate Cleary is an Intellectual Property Manager at HSM IP Ltd. Hailing from the United Kingdom, she has over 15 years of experience in managing global trade mark portfolios. Kate joined HSM IP in March 2017 and her previous roles included IP protection across Dubai, Middle East and Africa. She also had the unique experience of working in-house as an IP Manager for three global brewing companies. Kate’s experience working in the Caribbean and Latin America encompasses all aspects of IP, including contentious matters and prosecution, with wide-ranging experience in working on oppositions, cancellations, infringement actions and office actions. Kate is responsible for managing pre-filing clearance projects and providing advice on filing strategy.

• Ben Taylor, Speaker
  Ben Taylor is VP, Patent Strategy, at Wells Fargo where he is responsible for overall patent program design including stakeholder engagement, invention strategy, portfolio insights, and performance measurement. He also leads efforts to understand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across the invention development process and evaluates new capabilities to create enhanced value from patent portfolios. He previously worked in Wells Fargo’s Innovation Group managing early-stage concept development and opportunity evaluations. Prior to Wells Fargo, Ben co-founded a patent strategy consulting firm where he advised clients in industries including financial services, consumer products, heavy industries, and food / beverage on diverse patent insight and development initiatives. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont and Bentley University School of Business.

Learn more about the Launch Labs Studios Entrepreneurship Workshop Series here.
Have a question? Email innovate@enterprisecayman.ky for details.

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