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Advanced Drafting Techniques for Successful EPO Patent Applications
In-house & bespoke training
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*
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Daniel X Thomas (bio)
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Advanced PCT Formalities
In-house & bespoke training
This two-day programme will give you a detailed understanding of the PCT mechanism beyond the basics with practical tips and advice on how to make the most efficient use of ePCT.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by David Barmes (bio) , Matthias Reischle (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators
In-house & bespoke training
This prestigious annual ‘must-attend’ event has been designed specifically for senior patent administrators. It provides an ideal opportunity to learn about any developments that affect you and your role and make sure you are up to date on best practice and are working as efficiently as possible.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators
In-house & bespoke training
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.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by
JoAnna Emery (bio)
and 3 more leading experts
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Patents
In-house & bespoke training
*New for 2020!*
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.
Typically presented by Amanda Murphy (bio) , Anthony Tridico (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements
In-house & bespoke training
Focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Tom Darvill (bio) , James Pearson (bio) , Sally Shorthose (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Effective Defence of EPO Patent Applications
In-house & bespoke training
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*
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Daniel X Thomas (bio)
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
EPO Oppositions and Appeals - the Case Law and Workshop
In-house & bespoke training
*New for 2020!*
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.
Typically presented by Theodora Karamanli (bio) , Leythem Wall (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Formal Requirements of the European Patent System
In-house & bespoke training
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*
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Cees Mulder (bio) , Petra Schmitz (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Freedom-to-Operate Searching
In-house & bespoke training
Get to grips with the fundamentals of FTO searching, understand the scope of a search and analyse the types of rights you will encounter.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Stephen Adams (bio)
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU/US Patent Applications
In-house & bespoke training
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.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Bradley Hulbert (bio) , David Meldrum (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
IP Due Diligence & Freedom to Operate in Practice
In-house & bespoke training
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.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by
Sean Jauss (bio)
and 3 more leading experts
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Litigation-Proofing and Proving your Patent Claims
In-house & bespoke training
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Ulrich Blumenroeder (bio) , William Cook (bio) , Bradley Hulbert (bio)
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA
In-house & bespoke training
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.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Alan Boyd (bio) , Tim May (bio) , Andy Spurr (bio)
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Patentability and State-of-the-Art Searching
In-house & bespoke training
A comprehensive and practical two-day seminar covering the key aspects of patentability and state-of-the-art searching.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Stephen Adams (bio) , Jane List (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
Strategic IP Planning
In-house & bespoke training
A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)
| Typical duration: 3 days | |
| Pricing from £1,200 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
The Art of European Claim Drafting
In-house & bespoke training
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Joeri Beetz (bio) , Leythem Wall (bio)
| Typical duration: 2 days | |
| Pricing from £800 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
The Patent Administrator
In-house & bespoke training
This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
| Typical duration: 1 day | |
| Pricing from £450 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |
US Patent Practice
In-house & bespoke training
*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
Rated by attendees to the public programme
Typically presented by Nicole Reifman (bio) , James Suggs (bio)
| Typical duration: 3 days | |
| Pricing from £1,200 per attendee | |
| Delivery: collaborative classroom |