Russell IP’s Iain Russell was delighted to be invited to deliver a masterclass on “Ideas, Collaboration & IP” for ithra. Ithra, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, is a creative and interactive public space for workshops, performances, events, exhibitions and experiences. Ithra’s components, spread across 80,000 square metres, include a 300-seat Cinema, three-level Idea Lab, four-level Library, 900-seat Theater, four-gallery Museum, Energy Exhibit, 1600 square-metre Great Hall, Children’s Museum and 18-floor Knowledge Tower.
IP Audits for SMEs
Financial Support Available For SME IP Audits The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) offers contributions of £2,250 (inc. VAT) to support SMEs in carrying out audits of their IP with the help of a qualified IP professional, such as Russell IP. This funding is provided via the UK IPO’s IP Audit scheme. How Does The IP Audit Scheme Work? A participating SME must contribute £750 (including VAT) towards the cost of a £3,000 (inc. VAT) IP Audit, and will receive an IP Audit report which includes recommendations, cost estimates and a suggested timeline for implementing the recommendations set out in the IP
