IP & Patents Training Courses

A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning

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*

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*

An in-depth look at the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the potential pitfalls and areas where things can and do go wrong.

An in-depth overview of how to execute assignments to make sure that ownership is clear, enforceable, and compliant with legal requirements

A comprehensive and practical seminar covering the key aspects of patentability searching

A comprehensive overview of what every trade mark administrator needs to know to succeed in their role.

What all European patent attorneys need to know - an intensive and highly interactive seminar including discussions on US patent law and strategies and tactics for patent prosecution at the US Patent Office

Prevent and resolve trade mark conflicts with expert insights. Practical guidance on dispute triggers, response strategies and remedies for IP professionals and businesses.

This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator, including filing requirements in key jurisdictions

Understand how you can gain a competitive edge in your market by developing a successful IP strategy

An in-depth look at how to protect your confidential information and trade secrets during IP transactions.

An indepth look at the four types of patent search to help you build a successful IP portfolio.

Get to grips with the fundamentals of patent risk analysis, understand the scope of a FTO search and the associated challenges.

An intensive one-day event to equip generic medicine companies with the knowledge to successfully navigate this complex patent landscape

Understand the critical role trade marks play in a successful brand strategy and learn how to effectively safeguard them.

This course explores collaborative IP management between in-house and external lawyers to achieve better results for your business.

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.

Learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search. 

This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.

This course focuses on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.

A practical course focussing on the internal and external considerations of using IP to enhance your business strategy.

An in-depth look at the Chinese IP system and how to navigate the complexities of the patent and trade mark application and enforcement processes.

An intensive update on patent protection for software-related inventions covering all the major developments in European patent law.

This two-day seminar for administrative staff in the patent profession details how to competently prepare an application for filing before the EPO. *INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*

An in-depth look at the key steps in UKIPO trade mark registration, from initial application through to post-grant challenges.

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.