Intellectual property (IP) is the body of knowledge that refers to creations of the mind, and its related rights afford its owners with the exclusive rights to exploit these rights as well as preventing others from using these rights without the owners’ prior consent. The discussions will include the types and forms of IP,  due diligence, value creation and IP and patent registration.

Research is a crucial  aspect of the innovation development  development process. Innovators are guided by research at each stage of the process, including product decisions,  market research, competitor analysis and even feasibility studies. The topic explores some of the tools and techniques that can be applied in innovation research to make informed and impactful decisions.