Seminar Invitation: Pitfalls for SMEs in protecting and claiming incentives for new developments

Presented by:

Craig Humphris (Wrays)
Mark Jeffreson (UHY Haines Norton)
David Greatwich (Swanson Reed)

Join Swanson Reed, UHY Haines Norton and Wrays for a practical workshop that will focus on the problems that every day companies face in protecting, and claiming incentives for their new products.

You will hear from three industry experts on a range of topics, including tax issues, R&D tax incentives and patent protection.

On conclusion of the presentation, participants will have an opportunity to ask the panel any specific questions in a friendly and constructive forum.

Time	Presentation	Presenter
8:30am – 9:00am:	Session 1: Protecting Intellectual Property (IP)	Craig Humphris
9:00am – 9:30am:	Session 2: IP & Relevant Tax Considerations	Mark Jeffreson
9:30am – 10:00am:	Session 3: R&D Tax Incentives	David Greatwich
10:00am – 10:30am:	Session 4: Panel Q&A and Networking Opportunity

Craig Humphris	Mark Jeffreson	David Greatwich

View Craig’s bio	View Mark’s bio	View David’s bio

Adelaide Seminar:

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Wednesday, 18th June 2014
8:30am – 10:30am
Hilton Adelaide
233 Victoria Square
Adelaide, 5000

Cost: Free!
Register Before: Friday 13th June

Full attendance at this workshop will yield 2 CPE hours towards the Tax Practitioners Board’s (TPB) CPE requirements.

Contact Amy Nolan for more information:

Ph: 08 8121 7850
Mob: 0435 713 493

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