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Management Forum
Best Practices for Assignment of IP (Intellectual Property) Rights: UK, Europe and US Training Course
An in-depth overview of how to execute assignments to make sure that ownership is clear, enforceable, and compliant with legal requirements
- Format: Live online
- CPD: 3 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
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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
- IP managers and administrators
- Formalities professionals
- In-house lawyers
- Private practice IP lawyers
This course will cover:
Overview of the patent laws, regulations, policies & procedures
- United Kingdom
- Europe
- United States
Assignments vs. inventor declarations
- Key differences
- Assignment
- Inventor declaration
- Legal impact
- Purpose
- When used
- What it does
The perfect assignment
- Practical guidelines
- Who do inventors need to assign to?
- Checklist for compliance
- Streamline process
- Gold standard
- Global assignment language
JoAnna Emery
atai Life Sciences
JoAnna Emery, CLAS, F.Inst.Pa, is Project Manager, Intellectual Property at atai Life Sciences.
Previously, JoAnna was Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal for Cambridge Mechatronics Limited
where she was responsible for aiding in the management and growth of the patent portfolio.
Prior to that she was the Head of and Director for Pure Ideas Limited where she managed the
strategy, P&L, KPIs and intellectual property operations of the firm.
JoAnna has over 27 years experience in intellectual property in both the US and England. She holds an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Rivier College.
NEW higher discounts for multiple bookings - bring your colleagues to make your training budget go further:
- 30% off the 2nd delegate*
- 40% off the 3rd delegate*
- 50% off the 4th delegate*
Please contact us for pricing if you are interested in booking 5 or more delegates
3 June 2025
Live online
13:30-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
14:30-18:00 Paris (UTC+02)
08:30-12:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15669
- GBP 350 400
- EUR 490 560
- USD 562 640
Until 29 Apr
- 3 hours of live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
2 October 2025
Live online
13:30-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
14:30-18:00 Paris (UTC+02)
08:30-12:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15670
- GBP 350 400
- EUR 490 560
- USD 562 640
Until 28 Aug
- 3 hours of live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
12 February 2026
Live online
13:30-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+00)
14:30-18:00 Paris (UTC+01)
08:30-12:00 New York (UTC-05)
Course code 15671
- GBP 350 400
- EUR 490 560
- USD 562 640
Until 08 Jan
- 3 hours of live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.
Run Best Practices for Assignment of IP Rights: UK, Europe and US Live online for your team
Pricing from:
- GBP 350
- 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:
