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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.
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.
Advanced Drafting Techniques for Successful EPO Patent Applications
9 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 4 May 2022
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)
Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Patents
3-4 Nov 2021 - London
Also on: 17 May 2022
*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.
Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements
19 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 1 Feb 2022
Focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
Effective Defence of EPO Patent Applications
29 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 11 May 2022
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)
EPO Oppositions and Appeals - the Case Law and Workshop
8-9 Mar 2022 - Online webinar
Also on: 8 Sep 2022
Updated for 2021! 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.
Formal Requirements of the European Patent System
22-23 Feb 2022 - London
Also on: 9 May 2022
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*
Presented by Petra Schmitz (bio)
Freedom-to-Operate Searching
7 Oct 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 11 Apr 2022
Get to grips with the fundamentals of FTO searching, understand the scope of a search and analyse the types of rights you will encounter.
Presented by Stephen Adams (bio)
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU/US Patent Applications
3-4 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 11 May 2022
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 Department Roadmap
15-18 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 23 May 2022
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 (bio)
IP Due Diligence & Freedom to Operate in Practice
3 Dec 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 12 May 2022
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
Tim May (bio)
and 3 more leading experts
Litigation-Proofing and Proving your Patent Claims
23 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 1 Feb 2022
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.
Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA
25 Mar 2022 - Online webinar
Also on: 27 Sep 2022
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.
Patentability and State-of-the-Art Searching
5-6 Oct 2021 - Online webinar
A comprehensive and practical two-day seminar covering the key aspects of patentability and state-of-the-art searching.
Strategic IP Planning
21-23 Sep 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 21 Mar 2022
A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)
The Art of European Claim Drafting
11-12 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 8 Feb 2022
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
The Patent Administrator
24 Nov 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 25 Feb 2022
This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
US Patent Practice
1-2 Dec 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 1 Mar 2022
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