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Management Forum
Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators In-house Training
This prestigious ‘must-attend’ event has been designed specifically for senior patent administrators. It provides an ideal opportunity to learn about developments that affect you and your role, to make sure you are up to date on best-practice and are working as efficiently as possible.
★★★★★ "Presentation was great."
- Format: Bespoke training
- CPD: 9 hours for your records (depending on your requirements)
- Certificate of completion
Course overview
Newly updated outline programme now available – including the new Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) which came into full force in June 2023.
The event is very participative, providing plenty of time for open questions and round table discussions with the experts. To maximise the benefit from attending this event, please bring your questions along so you can get the answers and solutions you need.
Attending this event is also a chance to learn more about procedural issues and the practical aspects of the EPO, WIPO and USPTO, and how the Unitary Patent Court coming into operation impacts you.
At the end of day one you are invited to a drinks reception where you will have the opportunity to network with other delegates, and share your experiences and views on important patent formalities issues.
Why this conference is important for you
- The programme is designed exclusively for you and your colleagues, not for lawyers and attorneys
- In just one event, you will hear information about:
- the EPO, WIPO and USPTO
- latest tips and best practices
- projected changes for the next year so you’re ahead of the game
- latest developments of the UP and UPC and its impact to date
- The expert speakers have first-hand practical experience and knowledge of their areas which they will share with you
A unique networking opportunity
By talking to other delegates you will be able to:
- share your experiences
- find the answers to your questions
- take home solutions to your problems
- build contacts through networking
As a result you will:
- have the most up to date information to enable you to excel in your role
- get to grips with best practice and procedures
- be able to work more efficiently and effectively
- avoid mistakes, saving time and money
This course is part of our collection of IP & Patents Training Courses.
Benefits of attending
By attending this event you will learn about:
- EPO and European patent formalities
- A review of the changes to the European patent grant procedure that have entered into force in recent years, including:
- New PPH partner offices
- Developments with respect to the electronic filing of documents
- Fee changes
- 10 day rule changes
- The Unitary Patent
- Practicalities and benefits of filing
- How to obtain a UP
- Re-establishment of rights and renewals
- PCT update and best practices
- Recent PCT Rule and other practice changes
- Effective use of ePCT for filing and post-filing
- Best practices for the international and the national phase
- US update and best practice
- US prosecution strategies to maximize patent term
Calculating the US patent expiration date
Best practices for Information Disclosure Statements
- US prosecution strategies to maximize patent term
Who should attend?
This annual event has been specially designed for:
- Senior patent administrators
- Formalities officers
- IPR and legal assistants
- Paralegals
- Delegates from previous years’ conferences looking for the latest information from leading experts
- Everyone who wants to hear about the latest updates, exchange views and ask questions about important patent formalities issues
Reviews of IPI's Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators training course
Presentation was great.
Sep 26 2024
Marina O'Neill 
Paralegal, Ponti & Partners, SLP
Sep 26 2024
Very good! Definitely worth going! The speakers were awesome. I learned a lot about the latest developments in IP practice and was happy to meet other patent administrators from different countries. I was hoping to get more acquainted with US practices in particular, and I did thank to a very detailed presentation. The other presentations were also very interesting and instructive for me. I did not know much about the Unitary Patent but now I can say I do.
Karin Guignard 
Patent Assistant, Katzarov SA
Sep 26 2024
This conference continues to be the most relevant and useful for patent administrators around the world.
Ole Martin Korsen 
Patent Administrator, Bryn Aarflot A/S
Sep 26 2024
Overall the course content was interesting and full. I can use the slide decks for review and discussion. The presentations were engaging and enjoyable to listen to. All of the speakers were excellent.
Paul McBean 
Sr. Foreign Filing Specialist, Baker Donelson
Sep 26 2024
Great speakers, very engaging presentations.
Jessye Freymond
Patent & Design Paralegal, Katzarov SA
Sep 26 2024
Catherine was really fantastic. She has deep knowledge and is a very good presenter
Ulla Paulsen 
Patent Administrator, H. Lundbeck A/S
Oct 12 2023
Excellent course and speakers with practical presentations. The course which every IP Administrator should attend at least once.
Heidi Lovikka 
BERGGREN OY AB
Oct 12 2023
Excellent course and speakers with practical presentations. The course which every IP Administrator should attend at least once.
Heidi Lovikka
BERGGREN OY AB
Oct 12 2023
I was hoping to get the latest updates with further explanation, which I indeed got.
Patricia Hermodsson 
Patent paralegal, Alfa Laval Corporate AB
Oct 12 2023
This is an excellent program. The speaker's expertise was on full display and the attendees made for a great conference. I really hope to attend next year!
Paul McBean
Sr. Foreign Filing Specialist, Baker Donelson
Oct 12 2023
It was very good and I would definitely come back and suggest my colleagues to attend the course. All speakers were very good and well prepared. I think the topics in regard to EP and US were more informational for me and brought on more new aspects.
Anne Jonassen Olesen
IP Administrator, Hoiberg A/S
Sep 26 2019
A few days spent learning and interacting with other patent administrators. What a lovely way to learn and progress – thank you, Management Forum.
Jennifer Brizec 
Patent Administrator, Danone Research
Sep 26 2019
I really like that the course is specifically designed for senior patent paralegals who are are looking for courses that focus on updates, rather than general courses that explain patent proceedings to 'newcomers'.
Kenneth Van Calster 
EU Patent Paralegal, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Sep 26 2019
I felt the speakers were very good, helpful and answered any questions we had. I really enjoyed the session regarding US law as this isn't usually covered in other conferences.
Rebecca Wheeler 
Senior Paralegal, Murgitroyd & Company Limited
Sep 26 2019
I am very satisfied with the entire course. Content was interesting and very well explained by the speakers, who are excellent. Each of them animated their course with such a professionalism and enthusiasm that I was surprised when it was time for a break! Being able to talk with them afterwards and to have your suggestions taken into account is very valuable.
Ana Druzinec 
Senior Patent and Trademark Paralegal, PETOSEVIC
Sep 26 2019
A good course with a very good and enthusiastic speaker team. Many relevant questions from the audience and good feedback from the speakers to all questions.
Tessie Ottesen Appel
Patent Administrator, Inspicos P/S
Sep 26 2019
The course was as good as I have heard before.
Heli Laine
IP Specialist, BERGGREN OY
Sep 26 2019
Very good course: interesting content and the speakers were good at presenting their respective topics.
Susanne Dietz Elmstrom
Patent Administrator, Inspicos A/S
Sep 26 2019
The content addressed the main topics on patent proceedings and the speakers were very experienced and gave a good practical approach on the topics.
Melissa Medina 
Patent Assistant, Bavarian Nordic AS
Sep 27 2018
Excellent speakers, excellent course! I will recommend that someone from our company participates each year.
Inkeri Kettunen
IP Assistant, Assistant Coordinator, Berggren Oy
Sep 27 2018
I loved Catherine Van Houten and Mathias Reischle. They were very professional, but also very fun, made the presentation very interesting and knew what they were talking about. I was very happy to attend this course. The speakers were really good, the content was interesting and the professionalism of everybody involved made the whole experience very useful and enjoyable.
Marina O'neill
Paralegal, Ponti & Partners, SLP
Sep 27 2018
Very knowledgeable speakers, with "hands-on" experience.
Maria Malmgren
IP Specialist, Amadeus s.a.s.
Sep 27 2018
All the speakers were informative and engaging and I found the conference very relevant to my role. The conference was also very informative as to upcoming changes to look out for.
Emma Blakelock
Patent Administrator, Johnson Matthey PLC
Sep 27 2018
I liked the atmosphere, excellent location, very good and entertaining speakers and much opportunity to meet the other people.
Marlieke Ariaans 
Formalities Officer , HGF Limited
Sep 27 2018
I liked the course: the speakers were so professional and the content was interesting.
Tuuli Hartikainen
IP Assistant, Berggren Oy Tampere
Sep 21 2017
Excellent!
Clare Dowling
Paralegal, Syngenta Limited
Sep 21 2017
Very informative and very knowledgable speakers
Julia Tribe
Senior IP Paralegal, Edwards Limited
Sep 21 2017
Speakers and the content was excellent and relevant to my day to day job
Mark Molyneaux
Formalities Officer, HGF Limited
Sep 21 2017
Extremely knowledgable, very good presenter/speaker
Susannah Hirst
Patent Administrator, Sagittarius IP
Sep 21 2017
Speakers were very good people with experience and open for questions
Geert Van den Langenbergh
Patent Administrator, VIB
Sep 21 2017
Very good combination to issues. Excellent speakers
Essi Pösö
IP Assistant, Berggren Oy
Sep 21 2017
A professionally delivered training tool for formalities staff
Jackie Northcott
Formalities Manager, Ministry of Defence
Sep 21 2017
Always of a high standard. Efficient and well run. Good support from the staff.
Laura Newby
Formalities Officer, Ministry of Defence
Sep 21 2017
This is down to earth, 'root level' information that paralegals need. Well presented and also entertaining.
Jaana Hietanen
IP Assistant, Berggren Oy
Sep 21 2017
Great course
Roberta Morandi 
Patent Paralegal, Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions SpA
Sep 21 2017
Great conference! Looking forward to it every year
Annika Nilsson
Senior Patent Paralegal, AB Tetra Pak
Sep 21 2017
The annual conference for senior patient administrators is the right choice - those are amazing professionals who understand what we want to know and where our focus is. I look forward to this event every year.
Renata Braga
Patent Paralegal, AB Tetra Pak
Sep 21 2017
All very good
Maria Burkes
Paralegal, BAE Systems Plc
Sep 21 2017
Overall a very well thought out course that covers the basics of the latest updates.
Rebecca Tydie Palmqvist
Patent Paralegal, Ab Tetra Pak
Sep 21 2017
Really good with real examples by Christina and Catherine
Åsa Gustafson
Partner, Senior IP Coordinator/Team Manager, Zacco Sweden AB
Sep 21 2017
Well structured, interesting lectures. Brilliant speakers
Luisa Gamberini
Patent Administrator, Interpatent srl
Sep 21 2017
Good, clear presentations
Krista Hagner
Assistant Coordinator, Berggren Oy
Sep 21 2017
Matthias very engaging and knowledgeable, good to listen to! Cathie van houten was very entertaining, great at explaining things in simple form!
Anne Menzies
Patent Administrator, Cirrus Logic
Sep 21 2017
Found it a little/very basic!! Seemed to be more targeted to people whom have limited knowledge - I came to be updated on new laws and changes. These were minimal.
Sue Stevens
Partern - Formalities Officer, Mathisen & Macara LLP
Oct 27 2016
It was a pleasure to hear the speakers, especially the chair
Claudia Görgey
MorphoSys AG
Oct 27 2016
EP and PCT update was good. US speaker Catherine van Houten was excellent. I hope to hear her in the future as well.
Satu Kuorikoski
IP Specialist, Berggren Oy
Oct 27 2016
Always informative and 'refreshing'
Roberta Morandi
Patent Paralegal, Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions SpA
Oct 27 2016
Professionally run training event. Provides tech with the training we need.
Jackie Northcott
Formalities Manager, Ministry of Defence
Oct 27 2016
Great course with very good and knowledgeable speaker
Renata Braga
Patent Paralegal, AB Tetra Pak
Oct 27 2016
Very good
Anna Eriksson
IP Coordinator, Awapatent AB
Oct 27 2016
Diverse programme, interesting speakers with good knowledge.
Marion Limpens
Formalities Officer, IPecunia Patents BV
Oct 27 2016
Very interesting seminar
Ria Erkens
Certified Formalities Officer, DSM IP Assets B.V.
Oct 27 2016
Updated information, interesting topics and good speakers
Heli Heiskanen
IP Assistant, Berggren
Oct 27 2016
Very good course, enough information and good speakers.
Felicitas Siegmund
Senior Patent Administrator, CSL Behring Beteiligungs- und Verwaltungs GmbH & Co. KG
Oct 27 2016
Content was good, especially new details about US, speakers were also good
Riitta Huttunen
IP Assistant, Kolster Oy Ab
United Kingdom
- Adamson Jones
- AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES UK GROUP LTD
- ALBUMEDIX LTD
- AstraZeneca PLC
- AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood
- AstraZeneca UK Ltd
- Astrum IP Ltd
- BAE Systems PLC
- Bawden & Associates
- BOC Limited
- BP International Ltd
- BRITANNIA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- BTG International Limited
- Bytes Technology Group Limited
- Cambridge Display Technology Limited
- Cirrus Logic
- D Young & Co LLP
- Domantis Limited
- DYSON LIMITED
- Edwards Limited
- Edwards Ltd
- EIP Europe LLP
- Ericsson Ltd
- GE Healthcare UK Ltd
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Haseltine Lake
- Haseltine Lake LLP
- HGF Limited
- HLBBshaw
- Hoffmann Eitle
- ICI Paints Akzo Nobel
- Illumina Cambridge Ltd
- ip21 Limited
- Isis Innovation Ltd
- J A Kemp & Co
- Johnson Matthey PLC
- Kodak Limited
- Langner Parry Ltd
- Mathisen & Macara LLP
- McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP
- Microsoft Limited
- Ministry of Defence
- Murgitroyd & Company
- Murgitroyd & Company Limited
- NEW TRANSDUCERS LTD
- Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
- Oxford Gene Technology IP Ltd
- QinetiQ Limited
- QinetiQ Ltd
- Qualcomm Europe Inc
- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
- Renishaw plc
- Ropes & Gray International LLP
- RWS Group
- RWS Group plc
- Sagittarius Intellectual Property Consultants Ltd
- Sagittarius IP
- Schlumberger Cambridge Research Ltd
- Schlumberger Oilfield UK Limited
- Scintilla Intellectual Property Limited
- Shell International Ltd
- Siemens PLC
- Smith & Nephew UK Ltd
- Sony Europe Limited
- Stirling Medical Innovations Ltd
- Syngenta
- Syngenta Limited
- Teva UK
- Tyco Electronics UK Ltd
- UK IPO
- Unilever Patent Group
- Unilever PLC
- Unilever R&D Colworth
- Unipath Ltd
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
- Vestas Technology UK Ltd
- Winthrop Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
Denmark
- Aera A/S
- Albumedix Ltd
- Chas. Hude A/S
- Chr. Hansen A/S
- Coloplast A/S
- COPA Copenhagen Patents
- Dako Denmark A/S
- DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS
- FLSmidth A/S
- FOSS Analytical A/S
- Genmab A/S
- Guardian IP Consulting I/S
- H. Lundbeck A/S
- Haldor Topsoe A/S
- Hegner & Partners A/S
- Hoiberg A/S
- Hoiberg P/S
- HØIBERG
- Høiberg P/S
- Inspicos A/S
- Inspicos P/S
- Jesper Levin AS
- Kopenhagen Diagnostik
- Larsen & Birkeholm A/S
- LEO Pharma A/S
- LM Wind Power
- LM WP Patent Holding A/S
- NKT Holding A/S
- Nordic Patent Service
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Novozymes A/S
- Oticon A/S
- Patentgruppen A/S
- Patrade A/S
- Plougmann & Vingtoft
- Rockwool International A/S
- Santaris Pharma
- Statens Serum Institut
- Symphogen A/S
- Technical University of Denmark
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S
- Zacco Denmark A/S
- Zacco Denmark AS
- Zealand Pharma
Netherlands
- AOMB Intellectual Property Consultants
- Arnold & Siedsma
- Astellas BV
- Crucell Holland BV
- DeltaPatents B.V.
- DSM Expert Center
- DSM Expert Center B.V.
- DSM Expert Center BV
- DSM IP & Licensing BV
- DSM IP Assets B.V.
- EP&C
- HGF Limited
- Howrey LLP
- IPecunia Patents BV
- Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
- Koninklijke KPN NV
- KPN
- Life Science Patents B.V.
- NLO
- Nutreco Nederland B.V.
- Octrooibureau Van der Lely NV
- Philips International B.V. - IP&S
- Royal KPN N.V.
- Sabic Petrochemicals B.V.
- Shell International B.V.
- Shell International BV
- SKF BV
- Unilever N.V.
- V.O.
- Wageningen UR
Sweden
- AB Tetra Pak
- ABB AB
- Albihns Malmo AN
- Albihns.Zacco AB
- Alfa Laval Corporate AB
- Aros Patent AB
- AstraZeneca
- Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB
- Awapatent AB
- Ericsson AB
- Ericsson AB (EAB)
- Essity Hygiene and Health AB
- GAMBRO LUNDIA AB
- KIPA AG
- Kransell & Wennborg KB
- Logitall AB
- Metso Paper Swden AB
- Norens Patentbyra AB
- OMX Technology AB
- Patentassistent i Stockholm AB
- St Judes Medical AB
- Strom & Gulliksson AB
- Tetra Pak
- Valea AB
- Volvo Car Corporation
- Westpatent AB
- Westpatent AB,
- Zacco Sweden AB
Switzerland
- Actelion Pharmaceutical Ltd
- ALSTOM Technology Ltd
- Andre Roland S.A.
- Bracco Suisse SA
- Eaton Industries Manufacturing GmbH - EHQ
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
- Firmenich SA
- Givaudan International AG
- Helsinn Healthcare SA
- Huntsman Advanced Materials (Switzerland) GmbH
- Katzarov SA
- Merck Serono SA
- Nestec
- Nestec SA
- Nestle S.A.
- Novartis Animal Health Inc
- Novartis Pharma AG
- Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics AG
- Rentsch Partner AG
- SERONO INTERNATIONAL SA
- Syngenta International AG
Belgium
- Bayer CropScience NV
- BIRD GOEN & CO CVBA
- CropDesign NV
- Denk IP bvba
- DYMO bvba
- ExxonMobil Chemical Europe Inc
- Huntsman (Europe) BVBA
- IBA
- Janssen Infectious Diseases - Diagnostics BVBA
- Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
- Johnson & Johnson
- N.V. BEKAERT SA
- PETOŠEVIC
- Redco NV
- Total Research & Technology Feluy SA
- Umicore Research & Development
- VIB
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Germany
- Bavarian Nordic AS
- Carl Zeiss AG
- Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
- CSL Behring Beteiligungs- und Verwaltungs GmbH & Co. KG
- Ericsson GmbH
- European Patent Office
- GPC BIOTECH AG
- Hexal AG
- Maiwald Patentanwalts GmbH
- Maiwald Patentanwats- und Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
- MorphoSys AG
- Porsche AG
- SMS Siemag AG
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH
- Wachtershauser & Hartz
Finland
- Berggren
- Berggren Oy
- Berggren Oy Ab
- Berggren Oy Tampere
- Heinanen Oy
- Heinanen Oy Patent Agency
- Kolster OY AB
- Microsoft Mobile Oy
- Nokia Corporation
- Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
- Nokia Technologies OY
- Seppo Laine Oy
- Tampereen Patenttitomisto Oy
France
- Airbus SAS
- Amadeus s.a.s.
- Bayer SAS
- Danone Research
- Sanofi-aventis Groupe
- SGA2
- Thales
Italy
- Industrie De Nora S.p.A
- Interpatent srl
- Pirelli & C SPA
- Provvisionato & Co S.r.l.
- Sigma-Tau Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite SPA
- Sisvel SpA
- Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions SpA
United States of America
- Baker Donelson
- Gilliam IP PLLC
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Microsoft LCA
- RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
- ZYMOGENETICS INC
Norway
- Bryn Aarflot A/S
- ELOPAK
- GE Healthcare AS
- Oslo Patentkontor AS
- YARA International ASA
- Zacco Norway AS
Spain
- Clarke, Modet & Co
- Oficini Ponti, S.L.
- Ponti & Partners, SLP
- TiGenix
Russia
- Gorodissky & Partners
- Gorodissky & Partners Ltd
- Sojuzpatent
Canada
- BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS
- Trican Well Service
Hungary
- Chinoin Private Co Ltd
- RICHTER GEDEON LTD
Austria
- Torggler & Hofinger
Croatia
- PETOSEVIC
Ireland
- Schering-Plough
Israel
- SOROKER-AGMON
Japan
- Orion I.P.O.
Luxembourg
- Husky Injection Molding Systems SA
Romania
- Dennemeyer & Associates S.R.L.
Saudi Arabia
- King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology
Serbia
- MSA IP
Slovenia
- LEK Pharmaceuticals d.d.
Run Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators Bespoke training for your team
2 days
Typical duration
Pricing from:
- GBP 800
- Per attendee, based on 10 attendees
- Course tailored to your requirements
- At your choice of location, or online
We can customise this course to your requirements and deliver it on an in-house basis for any number of your staff or colleagues.
Contact our in-house training experts Aleksandra Beer and Yesim Nurko to discuss your requirements:
