Gavin Hyde-Blake from Eccora will discuss the role of the investigator in acquiring, securing, licensing and protecting intellectual property.

Including:

• The benefits of using an IP investigator – for the IP professional, licensee and licensor
• How to get the best out of an investigator

Gavin Hyde-Blake is an investigator who began working in intellectual property over 25 years ago. He has investigated all types of IP and worked directly and indirectly with everything from several of the world's biggest brand owners to start-ups. He has investigated IP infringements, piracy and counterfeiting around the world in almost every industrial sector.

Gavin is the Managing Director of Eccora, a boutique investigation company that specialises in assisting IP professionals in the establishment, development, management and protection of Intellectual Property Rights.