- Next: 3 Nov 2022 Classroom
Advanced Drafting Techniques for Successful EPO Patent Applications
Classroom
Focused
Many patent applications and patents are lost before the EPO, either before Opposition Divisions or before Appeal due to incorrect original drafting, and added subject matter is a recurrent problem. Learn advanced drafting techniques for successful EPO patent applications. *INCLUDES: Interactive workshop sessions and details of the latest case law and its implications*
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Daniel X Thomas
- Next: 19 Sep 2022 Live online
Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations
Live online
Focused
Analyse and discuss the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the areas where things can and do go wrong.
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Simon Portman
- Next: 1-4 Nov 2022 Live online
Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Patents
Live online
Focused
Drafting successful pharmaceutical patents is complex and there are many pitfalls and risks to be aware of. You need to ensure you’re maximising the protection for your, and your client’s, pharmaceutical inventions thorough both primary and secondary pharmaceutical patents.
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Amanda Murphy
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and Mr Anthony Tridico
- Next: 24 May 2022 Live online
- Also: 8 Aug 2022 Classroom
- Also: 18 Nov 2022 Live online
Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements
Live online, Classroom
Focused
Focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Brian Kacedon
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+ 2 more
- Next: 4 Nov 2022 Classroom
Effective Defence of EPO Patent Applications
Classroom
Focused
Clarity in drafting patent applications has always been a serious issue. The purpose of the seminar is to teach delegates the essentials of clarity, and the most effective use of the problem-solution approach, giving delegates an edge over other parties. *INCLUDES: Interactive workshop sessions and details of the latest case law and its implications*
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Daniel X Thomas
- Next: 8-9 Sep 2022 Live online
EPO Oppositions and Appeals - the Case Law and Workshop
Live online
Focused
Drawing on case law and the experience of the faculty, this seminar considers the present workings of the opposition and appeal procedures at the European Patent Office. It provides an in-depth summary of both background and recent developments at the EPO and explains how these will impact on your day-to-day practice. It will give you the knowledge and skills to navigate this highly technical area.
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Graham Ashley
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and Mr Leythem Wall
- Next: 14-15 Jun 2022 Live online
- Also: 8-9 Aug 2022 Classroom
- Also: 17-18 Nov 2022 Live online
Formal Requirements of the European Patent System
Live online, Classroom
Focused
A two-day seminar for administrative staff in the patent profession on how to competently prepare an application for filing before the EPO. *INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Richard Gillespie
- Next: 10 Oct 2022 Live online
Freedom-to-Operate Searching
Live online
Focused
Get to grips with the fundamentals of FTO searching, understand the scope of a search and analyse the types of rights you will encounter.
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Stephen Adams
- Next: 9-10 Nov 2022 Classroom
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU/US Patent Applications
Classroom
Focused
This seminar addresses the parallel, but substantially different, rules for drafting and prosecuting patents required by the Examiners and Appeal Boards of the EPO and USPTO.
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Bradley Hulbert
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and Mr David Meldrum
- Next: 26-27 Sep 2022 Live online
- Also: 7 Dec 2022 Classroom
IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate in Practice
Live online, Classroom
Focused
This intensive one-day course will give you many insights into the best practice of organising and conducting an efficient and thorough IP due diligence project.
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Tim May
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+ 3 more
- Next: 8 Nov 2022 Classroom
Litigation-Proofing and Proving your Patent Claims
Classroom
Focused
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Bradley Hulbert
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and Mr Ulrich Blumenroeder
- Next: 15-16 Sep 2022 Live online
- Also: 8 Dec 2022 Classroom
Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA
Live online, Classroom
Focused
An intensive update on patent protection for software-related inventions covering all the major developments in European patent law in particular GUI inventions and 'mixed' inventions with both patentable and non-patentable subject matter.
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Alan Boyd
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+ 2 more
- Next: 12-14 Sep 2022 Live online
- 18 CPD hours
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Presented by Arnaud Gasnier
- Next: 24-25 May 2022 Live online
- Also: 10-11 Nov 2022 Live online
The Art of European Claim Drafting
Live online
Focused
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Joeri Beetz
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and Mr Leythem Wall
- Next: 24 Nov 2022 Live online
The Patent Administrator
Live online
Focused
This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Ms JoAnna Emery
- Next: 8-9 Jun 2022 Live online
- Also: 15-16 Dec 2022 Live online
US Patent Practice
Live online
Focused
What all European patent attorneys need to know - an intensive and highly interactive two-day seminar including discussions on US patent law and strategies and tactics for patent prosecution at the US Patent Office
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr James Suggs
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and Ms Nicole Reifman