IP & Patents

2-day Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations

In-house & bespoke training

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.

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Typically presented by Richard Brady (bio)

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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*

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Typically presented by Daniel X Thomas (bio)

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Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators

In-house & bespoke training

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.

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Typically presented by Christopher Casley (bio) , Matthias Reischle-Park (bio) , Catherine Van Houten (bio)

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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.

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Typically presented by Xiaodan Dai (bio)
and 7 more leading experts

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations

In-house & bespoke training

Analyse the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the areas where things can and do go wrong.

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Typically presented by Richard Brady (bio)

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Best Practices for Assignment of IP Rights: UK, Europe and US

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)

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Building and Managing a Patent Portfolio to Best Support your Business

In-house & bespoke training

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.

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Typically presented by Olivier Corticchiato (bio) , Simone Frattasi (bio)

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Collaborative IP Management: Bridging In-House and Outside IP Counsel Practices

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Simone Frattasi (bio) , Anders Isaksson (bio)

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Creating and Implementing an IP Strategy for Start-Up and Upscaling Companies

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Marie Walsh (bio)

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Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Patents

In-house & bespoke training

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.

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Typically presented by Anthony Tridico (bio)

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Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements

In-house & bespoke training

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

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Typically presented by Anthony D Del Monaco (bio) , Brian Kacedon (bio) , Cara Regan (bio)

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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*

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Typically presented by Daniel X Thomas (bio)

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Formal Requirements of the European Patent System

In-house & bespoke training

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*

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Typically presented by Richard Gillespie (bio)

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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.

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Typically presented by Bradley Hulbert (bio) , David Meldrum (bio)

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IP and Commercialisation: Creating and Maintaining your IP Portfolio

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Jane List (bio)

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IP Department Roadmap

In-house & bespoke training

This course provides a step-by-step, matrix-based methodology with a top-down and cross-functional approach to design an IP department roadmap

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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.

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Typically presented by Tim May (bio) , Andy Spurr (bio) , Tim Whitfield (bio)

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Legal Patent Searching

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Jane List (bio)

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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.

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Typically presented by Ulrich Blumenroeder (bio) , Bradley Hulbert (bio) , Matthew Jones (bio)

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Managing Information Flows for IP (Intellectual Property) Purposes: Trade Secrets

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Jane List (bio)

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Mastering Risk Management in the Patent Landscape - Freedom to Operate (FTO)

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Dipan Banerjee (bio) , Simone Frattasi (bio)

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Maximising Value and Successfully Protecting Your Trade Mark

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)

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Navigating the EPO and the European Patent System - Summer School

In-house & bespoke training

An intensive 5-day course that will give you a valuable insight and a comprehensive understanding of the European Patent Office processes.

Typically presented by Joeri Beetz (bio)
and 3 more leading experts

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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.

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Typically presented by Alan Boyd (bio) , Eileen Brandenburger (bio) , Tim May (bio)

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Patent Strategies for Generic Medicines and Generic Medicine Companies

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Lawrence Cullen (bio) , Marie Walsh (bio)

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Patentability

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Jane List (bio)

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State of the Art Searching

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by Jane List (bio)

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Strategic IP Planning

In-house & bespoke training

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

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Typically presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)

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Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO

In-house & bespoke training

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.

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Typically presented by Joeri Beetz (bio)

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Successfully Navigating Trade Mark Disputes: Tactics and Remedies

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)

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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.

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Typically presented by Joeri Beetz (bio) , Leythem Wall (bio)

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The Patent Administrator

In-house & bespoke training

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

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Typically presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)

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The Trade Mark Administrator

In-house & bespoke training

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

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Typically presented by Victoria Silk (bio)

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Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO

In-house & bespoke training

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

Typically presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)

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US Patent Practice

In-house & bespoke training

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

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Typically presented by Nicole Reifman (bio) , James Suggs (bio)

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