Best Practices for Assignment of IP (Intellectual Property) Rights: UK, Europe and US In-house Training

Course overview

Understanding the assignment process and procedures at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), European Patent Office (EPO) and the US Patent Office (USPTO) is essential for all those responsible for managing intellectual property portfolios. This course provides an in-depth overview of the key steps you need to know to ensure smooth and compliant assignments. 

The expert trainer will explore inventor declarations and assignments, including what to expect during the process and how to handle potential issues that may arise. Delegates will learn how to approach and plan for assignments prior to the transfer of rights.

The course also covers potential pitfalls of assignments, such as being signed by only one party, imperfect chain of title, or assigning to the incorrect company and managing these potential pitfalls. You’ll gain insights into the circumstances under which an inventor declaration is required as well as assignments.

With a focus on practical guidance, this course will equip you with the knowledge to manage assignments and inventor declarations from start to finish, ensuring robust protection for your intellectual property.

This course is part of our collection of IP & Patents Training Courses.

Benefits of attending

By attending this event you will:

• Understand the assignment process
• Learn about the patent laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Get to grips with inventor declarations and assignment requirements
• Explore best practice
• Examine how to streamline the process
• Understand the parties to the assignment

Who shoulld attend?

This course has been designed for those tasked with managing IP assignments, including:

• IP lawyers
• Paralegals and legal assistants
• IP managers and administrators
• Formalities professionals
• In-house lawyers
• Private practice IP lawyers