Leuven MindGate Deep-Dive: IP Strategy

May 13, 2025

17:00 - 20:00

Martin's Klooster - O.L.Vrouwstraat 18 - 3000 Leuven
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We welcome a maximum of 2 employees per organization.

- Members of Leuven MindGate: € 0
- Residents of the Hubs4Growth community (Hangar K, Winter Circus, Limburg Startup, Brussels Airport, The Beacon): € 0
- Non-members: € 102 (excl. VAT) per session (If you become a Leuven MindGate member as of €200 per year, this entrance fee disappears. Contact us via info@leuvenmindgate.be)

A no-show fee of €50 applies for members & residents (see below for details)
In case of no-show by non-members, we will still charge you the full amount

Deep-Dive into IP Strategy: protect your ideas!

You're solving real problems. You're building things.
But if you’re not thinking about IP early, you might be working on quicksand.

At our 'Deep Dive IP Strategy', we cut through the legal jargon and show you how intellectual property can fuel your growth, not slow it down. Whether you're pitching, prototyping, or preparing to scale, your IP is your leverage.

Here’s what we’ll dig into:

How to bake IP into your business model from the start
Why strategic patents can open doors with investors, partners, and acquirers
How to protect your tech without burning through your runway
Real-world tips for making IP a value driver, not a legal headache
What smart founders do differently when it comes to protecting innovation

If you're building something worth copying, it’s worth protecting.
Deep Dive IP is your crash course in making sure your bold ideas stay yours.

Adonis Reyes

Adonis Reyes is the team leader of the specialised team focused on intellectual property (IP) and patents within TMC Europe.

His team assists startups and scaleups across Europe in better protecting their technological innovations with a new approach, increasing company value.

This team of high-tech engineers, trained as IP specialists, possesses in-depth knowledge across various disciplines, including nanotechnology, (micro-)electronics, medical technology and mechanical engineering.

Programme

17h00 : Doors open

17h30 : Welcome by Leuven MindGate

17h35 : Deep-Dive TMC with Q&A, including an interactive self-evaluation on IP matters.

19h00 : Networking reception

20h00 : End

Cancellation policy

Cancellation or replacement by a colleague is only possible if notified by email at least 48h in advance (admin@leuvenmindgate.be). See below for details 👇

For members & residents
If you do not show up or cancel too late, we will charge a no-show fee of €50.
If a colleague replaces you, the no-show fee does not apply.
All proceeds from this fee will be donated to a local charity.

For non-members
If you do not show up or cancel too late, we will still charge you the full amount.