IP Protection and Strategy in a Global Space Market

Why Intellectual Property matters for Space Tech Companies

The space sector presents unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to intellectual property protection. Space tech involves cross-border collaborations, dual-use technologies, and emerging regulatory frameworks. Understanding how to strategically manage IP assets can be the key to ensuring long-term business viability and attracting investors.

This workshop provides an in-depth look at different forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Through expert presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain actionable insights into the best legal practices for protecting their technology and business interests.

WELCOME

Patent Strategies for Space Tech

• What types of inventions qualify for patent protection?
• Filing patents in different jurisdictions (national, European, and international patent applications).
• Managing patent portfolios: When to patent and when to keep an invention as a trade secret.
• Avoiding patent infringement risks when developing new technologies.
• The role of the European Space Agency (ESA) and other international space organizations.

COFFEE BREAK

Trademarks & Branding in the Space Sector

• The importance of brand identity for startups entering the global market.
• How to register and enforce trademarks.
• Trademark conflicts and strategies for mitigating legal disputes.
• Protecting product and service names in a competitive industry.

LUNCH BREAK

Trade Secrets & Confidentiality in Space Tech

• How trade secrets complement patent protection.
• Best practices for securing proprietary information in partnerships and collaborations.
• The role of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-compete clauses.
• Risk management strategies for internal IP security.

COFFEE BREAK

Copyright protection, Open Source, and IP Risks

• Copyright protection
• Open-source software and hardware and its implications for space tech
• Open vs. proprietary innovation in space tech

WRAP-UP & Q&A

RECAP OF DAY1

Licensing & IP Commercialization

• How startups can monetize their IP through licensing agreements.
• Structuring licensing contracts to maximize revenue and minimize risks.
• Understanding technology transfer agreements in the space industry.
• Case studies on successful IP commercialization in space tech.

COFFEE BREAK

IP Enforcement & Litigation in the Space Sector

• IP disputes in the space industry
• Cross-border enforcement challenges in space tech
• Strategies for defending against IP infringement

WRAP-UP & Q&A

LUNCH & CLOSING

 This workshop is ideal for:

• Space tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, and scale-ups that want to protect and commercialize their IP
• Engineers and product developers working in aerospace technology
• Business development and legal professionals in the space industry

 By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Have a clear understanding of how different types of IP protection apply to space technologies.
• Learn practical strategies for securing and managing their IP portfolio.
• Gain insights into common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Understand how to leverage IP for investment and commercialization opportunities.
• Connect with other innovators and legal experts in the space tech ecosystem.