IPI Academy offers a wide-range of business and commercial law courses for the in-house lawyer that are presented both as public and in-house training courses, in order to fulfil all your (and your department’s) training needs.
Commercial agreements and contracts provide the foundation for businesses to operate and are fundamental to the success of a business. Without carefully constructed agreements, disputes and litigation are more likely. Whether you are looking to improve your legal drafting skills or simply keep abreast of the latest developments in international business law and best-practice.
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Live online
Learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search.
Presented by Jane List
Live online
A two-day no-nonsense plain English practical course to get to grips with business and contract law for busy business executives.
Presented by Arun Singh OBE
Live online, Classroom
Understand IT complexities to draft effective agreements and manage risks. This programme covers cloud computing, SaaS, software licensing, and AI contracts. Interactive format with real-world case studies and group exercises.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online, Classroom
A two-day practical and interactive seminar focusing on current contract drafting, negotiating, best practice and related issues within the pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences sectors.
Presented by Mr Christopher Freeth
New for 2025
Live online
Master music licensing essentials through real industry documents. Led by expert lawyer Mark Weston, this 90-minute session offers a practical look at music licensing in business premises.
Presented by Mark Weston
New for 2025
Live online
Are you fully up to date with how to protect your company's assets through well-drafted confidentiality clauses and NDAs?
Presented by Mark Weston
New for 2025
Live online
If not handled correctly, contract terminations can lead to significant legal exposure. Are you fully up to speed with term and termination clauses and their implications?
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
A deep-dive into what exclusion and limitation of liability clauses are, how and why they work and how to put them in place.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
This highly practical course has been developed especially for in-house legal teams, solicitors who are litigating or drafting, contract professionals and procurement officers.
Presented by Helen Swaffield
New for 2025
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This comprehensive session unpacks the many implications of the new Act’s key provisions, their impact on legal practice and data management, and what businesses need to do to ensure compliance
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
In one intensive day learn how to protect and exploit your intellectual property rights for maximum commercial benefit.
Presented by Mark Weston
New for 2025
Live online
Understanding insurance clauses in commercial contracts and how they relate to managing business risk is crucial
Presented by Manoj Nair
Live online, Classroom
This course will give you an enhanced understanding of the detailed law of damages and liabilities for the purposes of negotiating and drafting international contracts governed by English law.
Presented by Arun Singh OBE
Live online, Classroom
A practical, interactive three-day programme designed to develop your skills to draft clear and concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive two-part programme focuses on delivering practical and applied training in the key drafting skills.
Presented by Mark Weston
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of copyright in the music, film and TV industries, covering key aspects such as ownership, infringement and international agreements.
Presented by Mark Weston
New for 2026
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Learn to draft clear, compelling proposals that serve as both legal offers and persuasive sales tools - capturing pricing, contractual obligations, and showcasing alignment with customer needs and competitive advantage.
Presented by Catherine Hurst
New for 2026
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Master competition law compliance in both digital and traditional markets to maximise opportunities whilst protecting your business from legal pitfalls, repetitional damage and director disqualification.
Presented by Michala Meiselles
New for 2026
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This indepth course covers the key challenges of evolving renewable energy laws and regulations that are impacting both developed and developing countries on the quest for net zero.
Presented by Chris Lennon
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This course provides a step-by-step, matrix-based methodology with a top-down and cross-functional approach to design an IP department roadmap
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier
Live online, Classroom
A practical and interactive programme to develop your skills to draft clear, concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive programme focuses on delivering practical and applied training of the key drafting skills
Presented by Mark Weston
New for 2026
Live online
Transform your renewable energy contracts with clearer terms and stronger risk allocation. Covering drafting, negotiating, dispute resolution and ESG compliance.
Presented by Chris Lennon
Live online
A highly interactive course, especially designed for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers, covering both theory and practical skills to develop negotiating knowledge and techniques to achieve the best outcomes
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
An intense one-day programme focussing on the knowledge and skills needed to draft and negotiate contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry
Presented by Scott Styles
Live online
This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator, including filing requirements in key jurisdictions
Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
Live online
An in-depth overview of how to execute assignments to make sure that ownership is clear, enforceable, and compliant with legal requirements
Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
New for 2026
Live online, Classroom
This comprehensive course will equip you with the practical and legal knowledge to draft, analyse and future-proof your IT agreements. Includes a special focus on AI.
Presented by Mark Weston
New for 2026
Live online
Prevent and resolve trade mark conflicts with expert insights. Practical guidance on dispute triggers, response strategies and remedies for IP professionals and businesses.
Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
Live online
A one-day practical and interactive seminar focuses on everything you need to know about competition law and the pharmaceutical sector
Presented by Lazarinka Naydenova
+ 2 more
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A comprehensive overview of what every trade mark administrator needs to know to succeed in their role.
Presented by Victoria Silk
Live online
To defend your client's interests correctly and competently it is vital to know what to expect at oral proceedings and to be property prepared.
Presented by Joeri Beetz
Live online
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.
Presented by Richard Brady
New for 2026
Live online
Proposal writing is fundamental to the success of any business; enhancing your proposal writing skills will make you more valuable to your organisation
Presented by Manoj Nair
Live online
This in-house lawyer training course is a highly focussed one-day event that has been specially designed to give in-house lawyers the essential skills they need to succeed as a valuable and integral part of their organisation.
Presented by Helene Russell
Live online
This highly interactive course will transform your approach to negotiations to realise greater commercial success, strengthen relationships by developing a partnership approach to risk management, and achieve win-win outcomes
Presented by Catherine Hurst
Live online
Interactive specification drafting workshop: practical exercises, real-life case studies and expert guidance to eliminate ambiguity, manage risks proactively, achieve optimal value and optimise contracting relationships.
Presented by Catherine Hurst
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An intensive one-day event to equip generic medicine companies with the knowledge to successfully navigate this complex patent landscape
Presented by Dr Lawrence Cullen
and Marie Walsh
New for 2026
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This intensive half-day programme focuses on CTAs in the life sciences sector where legal, policy and IP considerations underpin this highly regulated area.
Presented by Dr Florian Reiling
+ 4 more
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An intense but practical two-day programme that will enhance your knowledge of how the reinsurance industry works, how your role impacts the business, and give you a greater understanding of the industry's purpose and function.
Presented by Richard Cook
Live online
Get to grips with the fundamentals of patent risk analysis, understand the scope of a FTO search and the associated challenges.
Presented by Dipan Banerjee
and Mr Simone Frattasi
Live online, Classroom
Business skills are a completely different ball game from the technical role of practicing law, but in-house lawyers must have these skills to succeed in a business setting. This inspirational 3-day programme draws on the latest MBA thinking to focus on real issues confronting todays in-house legal departments.
Presented by Rupert Hawke
and Helene Russell
Live online
An in-depth look at how to protect your confidential information and trade secrets during IP transactions.
Presented by Jane List
Live online
Boost your impact and influence with expert-led training in leadership, negotiation and influence. Gain practical tools for immediate application with personalised coaching to identify your strengths and overcome challenges.
Presented by Arun Singh OBE
Live online
An indepth look at the four types of patent search to help you build a successful IP portfolio.
Presented by Jane List
Live online
This webinar covers the key issues you need to be aware of to adequately protect your intellectual property rights on the internet whilst, at the same time, complying with data protection laws.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
Expert-led contract management training covering legal requirements, commercial considerations, governance and risk management for optimal project outcomes. Proactively manage your contracts, anticipate risks and resolve problems before they become critical.
Presented by Catherine Hurst
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Mediation has a high degree of success - if the process is handled correctly. Are you up to speed and able to avoid going to court or arbitration?
Presented by Roger Levitt
New for 2026
Live online
Explore how collecting societies manage copyright and performers' rights across the music, film, and TV industries, including how royalties work.
Presented by Mark Weston
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Master Creative Commons licensing to transform your creative content into strategic business assets, unlock new revenue streams, and build competitive advantages in the digital content economy. Avoid getting sued by accident!
Presented by Mark Weston
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In today's world there are increasingly more virtual ways to sign documents - or are there? This webinar will bring you up-to-date on the legal aspects and best practice of using digital signatures.
Presented by Mark Weston
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Understand how you can gain a competitive edge in your market by developing a successful IP strategy
Presented by Marie Walsh
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A practical course focussing on the internal and external considerations of using IP to enhance your business strategy.
Presented by Jane List
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A comprehensive and practical seminar covering the key aspects of patentability searching
Presented by Jane List
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Providing key legal and commercial knowledge essential to secure a successful agreement. *INCLUDES a review of the New Block Exemption governing Research & Development Agreements and the New Block Exemption governing Vertical Agreements*
Presented by Michala Meiselles
Live online
This course will empower commercial and contracts managers to navigate legal writing and contract drafting complexities with knowledge and confidence.
Presented by Alan Simmons
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier
Updated for 2026
Live online
An intensive course focusing on both the perennial and developing issues in the claims management arena
Presented by Richard Cook
+ 5 more
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An intensive one-day programme that focusses on the latest legal developments, advanced drafting skills and disputes best practice, as well as up-to-the-minute issues that will ensure watertight reinsurance contracts.
Presented by Phillippa Rowe
Live online
This intensive one-day oil and gas industry contracts training course will bring you up to date on current practice and developments in upstream oil and gas contracts.
Presented by Scott Styles
Live online
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.
Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato
and Mr Simone Frattasi
Live online
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.
Presented by Maeve OFlynn
+ 2 more
New for 2026
Live online
The complete guide to drafting clear and concise commercial agreements in English for international lawyers. Presented by an expert linguist with extensive experience in commercial law.
Presented by Alan Simmons
Live online, Classroom
This course focuses on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
Presented by Brian Kacedon
+ 2 more
Live online
This masterclass will give you the skills and understanding to write clear, compelling and factual documents to give your business initiatives the best chance of success.
Presented by Helene Russell
Live online, Classroom
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.
Presented by Andy Spurr
+ 2 more
Live online
There are many pitfalls to avoid when dealing with data protection compliance and DSARs. This Masterclass will bring you fully up to speed with the latest information in this complex area.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
Dealing with data can be a legal minefield in any business. This webinar will bring you right up to date with how you can legally process and share data, and help you understand and manage a data breach.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online, Classroom
An intensive update on patent protection for software-related inventions covering all the major developments in European patent law.
Presented by Dr Alan Boyd
+ 2 more
New for 2026
Live online
An in-depth look at the key steps in UKIPO trade mark registration, from initial application through to post-grant challenges.
Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
New for 2026
Live online
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.
Presented by Jane List
+ 2 more
New for 2026
Live online
This course explores collaborative IP management between in-house and external lawyers to achieve better results for your business.
Presented by Anders Isaksson
and Mr Simone Frattasi
Live online
This specialist five-day seminar has been expressly developed to focus exclusively on the law and regulations governing business and contract law for cross-border contracts.
Presented by Arun Singh OBE
Live online
This high-impact masterclass explains the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, and it covers the importance of intellectual property issues that arise from using them. It will bring you right up to date with the areas you need to know about to operate in today's world.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
This intense one-day event covers the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, the policies and regulations that cover them, and the importance of intellectual property issues that arise from using them. It will bring you right up to date with the areas you need to know about to operate in today's world.
Presented by Henry Rivero
and Mark Weston
Live online
Understand blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts with expert legal guidance. Live online training covering technology fundamentals, legal issues, and business applications.
Presented by Mark Weston
Live online
This half-day webinar will take you through the essentials of identifying and managing risks within your business. It will give you the knowledge and skills which are essential to your role as an in-house lawyer.
Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato
Live online
This programme will show you how to prepare and evaluate bids and tenders and how to submit proposals in response to a tender.
Presented by Manoj Nair
Live online
Master the complex rules governing international transfer of personal data and understand the requirements of the EU GDPR and the UK GDPR. Navigate UK/EU compliance (including SCCs v IDTA and TIAs v TRAs).
Presented by Mark Weston
Updated for 2026
Live online
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*
Presented by Richard Gillespie
New for 2026
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Transform your supply chain from being potentially your biggest vulnerability into your strongest competitive advantage. Because in today's economy, the best defence is a great offense
Presented by Catherine Hurst
Live online
Ensure clear, structured, risk-free collaborative R&D and joint venture agreements for maximum commercial success in one intensive day.
Presented by Richard Brady
Live online
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
Presented by James Suggs
and Nicole Reifman
Live online, Classroom
Build skills to draft, amend and defend European patents. Learn clarity, inventive step and disclosure, then apply them in a practical chemical or mechanical workshop to create robust, enforceable patents
Presented by Joeri Beetz
and Leythem Wall
Live online
Drive success in international deals by strategically managing the legal and commercial aspects that matter most in your agreements. *INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*
Presented by Michala Meiselles
New for 2026
Live online
Understand the critical role trade marks play in a successful brand strategy and learn how to effectively safeguard them.
Presented by Mrs JoAnna Emery
Updated for 2026
Classroom
This annual update, specifically designed for senior trade mark and design administrators, includes the latest updates from WIPO with discussion on the Madrid and Hague systems and a review of the differences between US, EU and UK practice and what to do about them.
Presented by Catherine Dupenloup
Classroom
This specially designed four-day seminar has been expressly developed to focus exclusively on the law and regulations governing business and contract law for cross-border contracts.
Presented by Mark Weston
Self-paced e-learning
Maximise your profits by reducing costs and risks and develop your commercial relationships with this 8 module, self-managed and flexible on-line course.
Eric Evans
Self-paced e-learning
A practical step-by-step on-line course designed to ensure that your contract administration and management skills allow you to fully control your commercial contracts. It will build your knowledge of best practice techniques in 8 on-line modules each requiring between 3 to 4 hours study to be completed in your own time
Eric Evans
Self-paced e-learning
Focus on the essential practical skills, knowledge and techniques needed to be a high-performer in the field of telecommunications.
Kevin Hard
Publication
This briefing will enable you to recognise and deal confidently with the risks and benefits of commercial contracts.
Arun Singh OBE
Publication
This book fills an important gap with expert, practical advice. “His experience in the cut and thrust of business has given him great understanding and balance.” John Craen, previously MD, ITT Defence
Publication
This report captures the vital elements of effective legal department management and provides a guide to the busy in-house practitioner, who needs to balance caseload with the pressures of managing a department.
Mark Prebble
Publication
A practical guide to taking part in mediation, for the use of lawyers, accountants, surveyors and other professionals who take in part in mediating disputes, but also of value for individuals who are taking part in mediation.
Bespoke
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*
Bespoke
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.
Bespoke
Moving from private practice to an in-house lawyer position brings many challenges, aswell as benefits. Attending this course will give you the knowledge to make the leap and set you on your way to success.
Bespoke
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*
Bespoke
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.
Bespoke
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.
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