Why Intellectual Property Matters for Startups
If you're building a startup, protecting your innovations, designs, products, and brand identity is just as important as scaling your business. That’s where intellectual property (IP) comes in—and no one explains it better than Dr. Owais H. Shaikh.
With nearly two decades of experience in IP law and business strategy, Dr. Shaikh is set to deliver a high-impact session tailored specifically for startups and entrepreneurs at NIC Peshawar.
What You’ll Learn in the IP Essentials Session
This open session will guide founders and startup teams through the most critical aspects of intellectual property, including:
- Why IP is essential for startups
- Types of IP: Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Trade Secrets
- Common mistakes startups make with IP
- How to navigate Pakistani and international IP laws
- Strategies to use IP as a growth and fundraising tool
- How to protect your ideas from being copied or misused
Whether you're at the ideation stage or looking to expand your IP portfolio, this session will provide practical knowledge and tools you can apply immediately.
Event Details
Event: IP Essentials for Startups
Speaker: Dr. Owais H. Shaikh
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: NIC Peshawar
Registration: Click here to register
Who Should Attend?
- Founders & Co-founders
- Early-stage startup teams
- Legal & compliance leads
- Product managers and designers
- Anyone interested in innovation and business law
Seats are limited, and registration is free—don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Pakistan’s leading IP experts.