Worshipful Company of Technologists in Merensk

Established in 1709 AN, the Worshipful Company of Technologists in Merensk is a liveried company of the Benacian Union, specialising in technological development, that is domiciled in Merensk where it received its charter from the city's chapter of the Guild of Artificers. The company established its hall in rented premises located in the Loupville bailiwick. The hall itself is operated as an innovation centre providing users clerical services, workshop and laboratory accommodation, and the use of shared facilities including a staffed reception area, conference and meeting rooms, a restaurant and a dormitory. These services are available to technologists affiliated with the company in return for an annual fee. The company additionally receives first refusal on any patent brought forward by an affiliate technologist as well as an entitlement to a 25% share of any annual gross profit derived from the successful introduction of a patented product developed by its affiliates.