[DiGRA UK] Free Develop Conference fringe event: 'To IP or Not IP?'

[Tom Phillips (HUM)]

Wednesday 15th July: Clearleft Ltd, 68 Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL, http://clearleft.com/
These free events may be of interest. They have been devised and are facilitated by the TRI-PACT project<http://arts.brighton.ac.uk/projects/tri-pact/>, an AHRC-funded initiative led by the University of Brighton.

The IP Lunch: Top 5 IP Management Tips 13:00-14:00
This session will feature a panel of experts from across the media industries, each offering their top tips for indie game developers to maintain, enhance, and protect their own intellectual property. Particularly for indies without access to guidance or mentorship in this area, the session will provide a chance to dialogue and ask questions of IP experts from different creative industries. From those just starting out and looking for the basics, to those with a growing IP and wondering what to do next, this session offers a fantastic learning opportunity for indie game developers. Session is free to attend, however places are limited so you'll need to sign up for a ticket. Lunch is provided free for attendees too.
Panel includes: Jon Gillard, Head of Licensing for Games Workshop<http://licensing.games-workshop.com/> ; Ella Romanos<http://www.ellaromanos.com/>, Co-Founder, Strike Game Labs & columnist for Develop

The IP Surgery 14:30-15:30
This workshop gives indie developers the chance to begin working through any specific IP challenges they are facing at the moment. Developers can come with a particular question or issue and find out, from legal experts and those who have faced similar issues, how best to resolve their problems. The surgery will also provide practical advice in how to navigate the common roadblocks for IP in the gaming industry today.
Professor Charlotte Wealde will host this surgery.  This is organised with short face-to-face slots with an expert and are free! However places are limited, so please book your slot following the link below.

Navigating the IP Eco System 16:00-17:00
For developers looking to adapt an existing IP, or for those looking to transfer their game IP to another medium, this session provides advice for how developers can begin to actively work with other creative industries such as publishing, television, and film.  From putting together a tender bid, to finding the right gatekeepers to approach, this session identifies best practice for indie developers to flourish within the contemporary creative sectors.
Panel includes: Alison Sterling, Ignition Films Ignitionfilms.org;  Alexander Birke<http://twitter.com/alexanderbirke>, Indie Developer, Adventures of Bertram Fiddle (joint project with an animation studio) and creating a new IP. Session is free to attend, however places are limited so you'll need to sign up for a ticket.

Full details and to reserve your place: http://arts.brighton.ac.uk/study/media-studies/events/to-ip-or-not-ip
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