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Many engineering businesses invest heavily in innovation, yet relatively few are maximising the value of the intellectual property they create. In this webinar, specialists from ForrestBrown will explore how engineering companies can better commercialise and profit from innovation through the Patent Box regime.

Using the latest HMRC Patent Box statistics, practical case studies and real-world examples from the engineering sector, we'll examine why Patent Box remains one of the UK's most underutilised innovation incentives, despite offering a reduced 10% Corporation Tax rate on qualifying profits. We'll cover what can be patented, common barriers to adoption, and how businesses can integrate IP strategy into their wider innovation strategy.

Finally, we’ll provide an update on the latest trends in Patent Box compliance, highlighting potential weak points in your methodology which could come back to bite you.
When
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. London (GMT +1:00)
Agenda
  • Insights into latest Patent Box trends and HMRC statistics.
  • How patented IP could reduce your tax bill.
  • The importance of timing when electing into Patent Box.
  • Common misunderstandings about Patent Box eligibility.
  • Steps to take to mitigate compliance risk.
Presenters
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Jayne Stokes FCA
Associate Director and Patent Box Lead, ForrestBrown
Jayne Stokes FCA is an Associate Director at ForrestBrown and leads the firm's Patent Box advisory service. A former Big Four tax director, she advises innovative businesses on Patent Box, R&D tax relief and tax risk management. Since joining ForrestBrown in 2020, Jayne has supported companies ranging from start-ups to multinational groups, helping them maximise the value of their intellectual property and innovation investment. With a Master's degree in Chemistry and particular expertise in science, engineering and technology-led businesses, she combines technical understanding with deep tax knowledge to help organisations navigate complex innovation incentives.
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Laura Eastman CTA
Tax Manager, ForrestBrown
Laura Eastman is a senior adviser at ForrestBrown, the UK's leading specialist R&D tax and innovation incentives consultancy. She works with innovative businesses to maximise returns from their investment in intellectual property, including through the Patent Box regime. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and technology businesses, Laura helps organisations understand eligibility, navigate technical complexities and develop effective IP tax strategies that support long-term innovation and growth.
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Andrew Wade
Features Editor, The Engineer
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