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Whether you are looking to get to grips with the latest processes and procedures, draft effective agreements or simply keep abreast of latest legislation and developments, Management Forum offers a wide range of IP training courses, presented both as public or in-house events to fulfil your patenting and intellectual property training needs.
Whilst the world’s national IP laws have become more consistent over recent years, the world of intellectual property is still a complex area. In order to legally and efficiently protect and exploit IP rights to the best advantage it is paramount that businesses stay abreast of latest developments and best practice.
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2-day Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations
25-26 Sep 2025 - Online webinar
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 (bio)
Advanced Drafting Techniques for Successful EPO Patent Applications
23 Sep 2025 - Online webinar
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*
Presented by Daniel X Thomas (bio)
Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators
25-26 Sep 2025 - London
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.
Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators
8-9 Sep 2025 - London
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
Xiaodan Dai (bio)
and 7 more leading experts
Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations
27 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
Analyse the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the areas where things can and do go wrong.
Presented by Richard Brady (bio)
Best Practices for Assignment of IP Rights: UK, Europe and US
2 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 12 Feb 2026
An in-depth overview of how to execute assignments to make sure that ownership is clear, enforceable, and compliant with legal requirements
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
Building and Managing a Patent Portfolio to Best Support your Business
24 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
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.
Collaborative IP Management: Bridging In-House and Outside IP Counsel Practices
4 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
This course explores collaborative IP management between in-house and external lawyers to achieve better results for your business.
Creating and Implementing an IP Strategy for Start-Up and Upscaling Companies
15 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
Understand how you can gain a competitive edge in your market by developing a successful IP strategy
Presented by Marie Walsh (bio)
Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements
13-14 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
This course focuses on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
Effective Defence of EPO Patent Applications
22 Sep 2025 - Online webinar
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*
Presented by Daniel X Thomas (bio)
Formal Requirements of the European Patent System
18-21 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
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 (bio)
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU/US Patent Applications
5-6 Nov 2025 - London
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.
IP and Commercialisation: Creating and Maintaining your IP Portfolio
13 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
A practical course focussing on the internal and external considerations of using IP to enhance your business strategy.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
IP Due Diligence & Freedom to Operate in Practice
4-5 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
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.
Legal Patent Searching
20 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
An indepth look at the four types of patent search to help you build a successful IP portfolio.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
Litigation-Proofing and Proving your Patent Claims
4 Nov 2025 - London
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.
Managing Information Flows for IP (Intellectual Property) Purposes: Trade Secrets
17 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
An in-depth look at how to protect your confidential information and trade secrets during IP transactions.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
Mastering Risk Management in the Patent Landscape - Freedom to Operate (FTO)
20 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
Get to grips with the fundamentals of patent risk analysis, understand the scope of a FTO search and the associated challenges.
Maximising Value and Successfully Protecting Your Trade Mark
3 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
Understand the critical role trade marks play in a successful brand strategy and learn how to effectively safeguard them.
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA
17-18 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
An intensive update on patent protection for software-related inventions covering all the major developments in European patent law.
Patent Strategies for Generic Medicines and Generic Medicine Companies
21 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
An intensive one-day event to equip generic medicine companies with the knowledge to successfully navigate this complex patent landscape
Patentability
6 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
A comprehensive and practical seminar covering the key aspects of patentability searching
Presented by Jane List (bio)
State of the Art Searching
6 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
Learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
Strategic IP Planning
17-19 Sep 2025 - Online webinar
A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)
Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO
14 Oct 2025 - London
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 (bio)
Successfully Navigating Trade Mark Disputes: Tactics and Remedies
8 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 26 Feb 2026
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 JoAnna Emery (bio)
The Art of European Claim Drafting
12-13 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
The Patent Administrator
13 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator, including filing requirements in key jurisdictions
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
The Trade Mark Administrator
6 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
A comprehensive overview of what every trade mark administrator needs to know to succeed in their role.
Presented by Victoria Silk (bio)
Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO
21 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
An in-depth look at the key steps in UKIPO trade mark registration, from initial application through to post-grant challenges.
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
US Patent Practice
7-10 Oct 2025 - Online webinar
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