Olivier Corticchiato

Olivier Corticchiato is an independent intellectual property consultant. He combines strong international experiences in leading IP teams for major global companies. He was until recently European Patent Attorney and Head of Centre of Competence – Patent Oppositions at Nestlé, and before that he was at Proctor & Gamble. His speciality areas include patent, IP, IP portfolio, design rights, EPC, European Patent Convention, contracts, confidentiality, oppositions, litigation, valuation, appeal, agreements, R&D, business development, litigation, IP M&A and IP due diligence.

His extensive experience in IP, R&D, consumer understanding and IP M&A, means Olivier is legitimate at operating in the inner circle of IP-Legal, and innovation/R&D, business/marketing.

He acquired the experience of people management in his various R&D and IP positions and attaches importance to shaping organizations to match the business objectives. Developing strategies, sharing and advising organizations in the field of R&D and intellectual property have become his fundamental direction.

He says: "Intellectual Property is not an island of obscure and boring legal rights - Intellectual Property rights are dynamic assets that companies must extract value from, primarily by securing competitive advantage over time".

  • Next: 15 May 2024 Live online
  • Also: 3 Jul 2024 Live online

Essential Project Management Skills for In-house Lawyers

New for 2024

Live online

Project management skills are a completely different ball game from the technical role of practicing law, and legal project management comes with it's own unique challenges. This intensive masterclass will give you the essential skills you need to succeed.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato
  • Next: 25 Jun 2024 Live online
  • Also: 20 Sep 2024 Classroom
  • Also: 4 Dec 2024 Live online

Understanding the European Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC)

Updated for 2024

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The European Patent landscape is set to change radically in June 2023 with the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court coming into force. This intensive one-day course will give you essential insights into unitary patents, the UPC and how the new patent system will impact your business.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato
  • Next: 5 Jun 2024 Live online
  • Also: 26 Sep 2024 Live online
  • Also: 4 Dec 2024 Live online

Building and Managing a Patent Portfolio to Best Support your Business

Updated for 2024

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A comprehensive one-day course that takes you through the IP commercialisation process to understand how to make the most of IP within your business.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato
  • Next: 4 Jun 2024 Live online
  • Also: 11 Sep 2024 Live online
  • Also: 6 Dec 2024 Live online

Managing Risks as a Corporate In-house Lawyer

New for 2024

Live online

This half-day webinar will take you through the essentials of identifying and managing risks within your business. It will give you the knowledge and skills which are essential to your role as an in-house lawyer.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato