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Seminars, training and networking Forthcoming Later on 19 sept 11 oct 16 oct 25 oct Robotic Safety for Integrators Hilton Hotel, Northampton This seminar is aimed at companies using, purchasing, designing and manufacturing machines incorporating industrial robots. It will discuss some of the issues regarding CE marking of complex assemblies and the requirements of the various standards. PPMA member rate £195 +VAT Project Management Doubletree by Hilton, Nottingham This introductory level course will cover the reasons that projects are different from routine tasks, the importance of planning, and the key techniques to maximise success. Attendees will explore how to define the purpose of a project; identify and communicate with stakeholders; creatively generate solutions to problems; manage risk; and much more. PPMA member rate £95 +VAT Social Media for B2B Organisations Marriott Hotel, Northampton Social media has changed from a ‘nice to have’ to a vital business tool. To understand and work with this relatively new medium it is vital to have a clear strategy. This workshop will provide an overview of what social media can do for your business, covering platforms from LinkedIn and YouTube to Twitter and blog writing. PPMA member rate £95 +VAT PPMA Driving Safety Day Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, Bicester Our safety and awareness driving days, brought to you by Ultimate Car Control, are both educational and fun. Free for PPMA members See p12 for event review Details of further sessions and courses can be found at www.ppma.co.uk/educ/info.htm Coming soon…Quick Learning New from the PPMA, our Quick Learning courses are face-to-face learning sessions, lasting between 90 minutes and half a day. Offering a snapshot of a full day’s training session, each course focuses on one subject and is designed to be interactive, fast and fun. PPMA member rate £95 +VAT Seminars for 2018-19: • Machinery Risk Assessment • Machine Guarding • Machinery Directive • Functional Safety • PUWER • Introduction to Operational Excellence • CE Audit Training courses for 2018-19: • Better Communication Skills at Work • Dealing with Difficult People • Effective Sales Skills for Non-Sales People • HR for Non-HR Managers • Introduction to Project Management • Managing Workplace Performance Stay up to date To book your place on any of these events, or for questions or comments, contact our Head of Events & Training, Christine Jordan. These courses can also be presented exclusively for your organisation on an in-company basis, tailored to suit your specific needs. T +44 (0)20 8773 8111 M +44 (0)7810 540946 christine.jordan@ppma.co.uk 10 www.ppma.co.uk
How safe is your intellectual property? Member benefits By Roger Midgley – Client Manager for Sutton Winson, one of the UK’s leading independent insurance brokers and risk management providers Innovation of new products is not easy and often comes as a result of a lot of blood, sweat and tears, not to mention time and money. So, once you’ve developed an exciting new product, why would you not want to protect it? For many businesses, much of their value lies in what makes them unique. That’s why it’s vitally important to protect the patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property (IP) that make your business competitive and successful. Designed with SMEs in mind, an IP policy covers the defence and pursuit of IP infringement claims, which can be fatal for a small or medium-sized business. Key features include: Pursuit of Infringers – This covers the cost associated with enforcing rights if someone infringes a valid right and it has a commercial impact. This could be competitors or even a former employee. Patent Infringement Liability – This covers the defence of patent and all other IP infringement claims being brought against you; including legal costs, damages, settlements and counterclaims. A competitor could financially ruin your company if you cannot pay the costs of expensive patent litigation. Contractual Indemnities cover – This vital cover allows smaller companies to sign up to contracts with larger customers and meet their high demands. Loss of Profit cover – This cover can be critical for small and medium-sized businesses with only a single or a handful of product lines. In the event that you lose an infringement case and it results in an injunction against you, this policy can cover loss of your profits for up to 12 months. Loss of IP Right cover – Investment in IP costs a great deal. If a right is invalidated as a consequence of infringement action, this policy can repay that investment allowing your company to move onto the next project. As long as you are not aware of any known infringement or isolation, you can apply for insurance to protect your trademark or patent. For further information or a quotation, contact roger.midgley@swib.co.uk www.suttonwinson.com/ppma Sutton Winson is the PPMA Group’s Insurance provider. The PPMA Group has partnerships with various service providers, covering insurance, H&S and employment law, recruitment, training, litigation, technical advice and driver training. To access any of these services at a preferential PPMA member rate, contact membership@ppma.co.uk 11 www.ppma.co.uk
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