Webinars: IP guidance for the NHS in England

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) are due to publish updated intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England in November.

As part of the launch of the new guidance, DHSC and NHSE are hosting a series of webinars designed to help the system gain a deeper understanding of the guidance and its objectives, as well as to provide opportunities for Q&As.

Events schedule

IP guidance webinar for IP, tech transfer, and research and development staff:

• Wednesday 3 December, 13:00–14:00

IP guidance webinar for organisations providing or commissioning NHS services:
The same content will be delivered across three available dates, allowing you to select the session that best fits your schedule.

• Tuesday 25 November, 14:00–15:00
• Tuesday 2 December, 11:00–12:00
• Thursday 11 December, 13:00–14:00

IP guidance webinar for innovators:

• Friday 5 December, 12:30–13:30

See links below to book.

Further details on the new IP guidance

The updated guidance replaces the 2002 Department of Health guidance, supports the spread of innovation and enables commercialisation across the NHS – ultimately benefiting patients, the NHS, and the wider economy. It aligns with the 10-Year Health Plan and government priorities in healthcare reform, the Life Sciences Sector Plan, and HMG’s economic growth mission. While primarily aimed at organisations providing or commissioning NHS services, the guidance also aims to offer clarity for innovators, research funders, academia, and industry partners on IP ownership, collaboration, development and commercialisation.