Protecting ideas & unlocking opportunity: IP's Role in Agri-Tech Innovation
Join us for a focused roundtable on intellectual property (IP) in agritech, designed for start-ups, scale-ups and investors bringing new technologies from concept to market. As innovation accelerates throughout the sector, this session will explore the IP opportunities and challenges that can shape commercial success. We will discuss how to identify valuable IP, develop effective filing strategies, monitor competitor activity, and build portfolios that support growth, investment and competitive advantage. The roundtable will cover freedom to operate, third-party rights, ownership and inventorship, filing budgets, international protection strategies, and common pitfalls such as early disclosure, weak IP coverage and unclear ownership. Attendees will also gain practical insights into experiences of investor due diligence and investment readiness.