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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
8-9 May 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 25 Sep 2025
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 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
7 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 27 Nov 2025
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
3 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Oct 2025
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
10 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 24 Nov 2025
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
27 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 4 Nov 2025
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
3 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 15 Oct 2025
Understand how you can gain a competitive edge in your market by developing a successful IP strategy
Presented by Marie Walsh (bio)
Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Patents
12-15 May 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 3 Nov 2025
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
2-3 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 13 Nov 2025
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
18 Jul 2025 - London
Also on: 22 Sep 2025
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
14-15 Jul 2025 - London
Also on: 18 Nov 2025
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
14-15 May 2025 - London
Also on: 5 Nov 2025
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
10 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 13 Nov 2025
A practical course focussing on the internal and external considerations of using IP to enhance your business strategy.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
IP Department Roadmap
16 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
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
1 Jul 2025 - London
Also on: 4 Nov 2025
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
26 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 20 Oct 2025
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
13 May 2025 - London
Also on: 4 Nov 2025
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
6 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 15 Oct 2025
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)
17 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 20 Oct 2025
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
4 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 3 Nov 2025
Understand the critical role trade marks play in a successful brand strategy and learn how to effectively safeguard them.
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
Navigating the EPO and the European Patent System - Summer School
14-18 Jul 2025 - London
An intensive 5-day course that will give you a valuable insight and a comprehensive understanding of the European Patent Office processes.
Presented by
Joeri Beetz (bio)
and 3 more leading experts
Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA
2 Jul 2025 - London
Also on: 17 Nov 2025
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
10 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 21 Oct 2025
An intensive one-day event to equip generic medicine companies with the knowledge to successfully navigate this complex patent landscape
Patentability
19 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 8 Oct 2025
A comprehensive and practical seminar covering the key aspects of patentability searching
Presented by Jane List (bio)
State of the Art Searching
8 Apr 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 6 Nov 2025
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
9 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 14 Oct 2025
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)
The Art of European Claim Drafting
16-17 Jul 2025 - London
Also on: 12 Nov 2025
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
The Patent Administrator
24-25 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 13 Oct 2025
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
2 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 6 Oct 2025
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
10 Apr 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 7 Jul 2025
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
10-13 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 7 Oct 2025
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