You've worked hard to build your business — but are you protecting what you've created?

From business names and brands to designs, ideas, contracts and other intellectual property, understanding what should be protected and when to get specialist advice can help businesses avoid expensive problems later.

This Business Growth Dorset Breakfast will explore some of the legal and intellectual-property considerations that businesses may encounter as they start, develop and grow

Wednesday 24 February 2027
9:00am to 11:00am
Hinton Workspace, The Building Yard, Hinton St Mary, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1NA

The session will provide practical information, opportunities to ask questions and routes to further support where specialist advice may be needed.

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What we will explore

• Legal considerations for growing businesses

• Common risks that SMEs can encounter as they develop

• The role of contracts, terms and conditions, and business agreements
• Understanding intellectual property and why it matters
• The differences between trademarks, copyright, design rights and patents
• Protecting your business, brand and ideas
• Common mistakes and misunderstandings to avoid
• Practical steps businesses can take to strengthen their foundations

Getting there

By car: Free parking is available on site for all attendees. Please use the large car park at the rear of the building, which provides direct access to the event space.

By public transport: Bus services serve Hinton St Mary, with connections to nearby towns including Sturminster Newton and Gillingham. We recommend checking local timetables before travelling.

Accessibility

If you require wheelchair access, please use the front entrance, where ramps are available. Accessible toilet facilities are available on the ground floor.

If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss arrangements before booking, please contact us.

Part of the Business Growth Dorset Breakfast Series

This event is part of the fully funded Business Growth Dorset Breakfast Series, supporting Dorset businesses with expert insights, practical guidance and valuable networking opportunities.

Look out for our next event across Dorset:

• Wednesday 24th March 2027 Business Growth & Investment - FERNDOWN

Each session combines expert insight with opportunities to make useful connections, exchange experiences and discover business support, funding and resources available locally.

Places are free but limited, so early booking is recommended.

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Can't make this event?

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