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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27-28 Jan 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 8 May 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)
18 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 23 Sep 2025
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)
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
28 Nov 2024 - Online webinar
Also on: 20 Mar 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)
4 Dec 2024 - Online webinar
Also on: 5 Mar 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.
14 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 27 Jun 2025
This course explores collaborative IP management between in-house and external lawyers to achieve better results for your business.
26 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 3 Jun 2025
Understand how you can gain a competitive edge in your market by developing a successful IP strategy
Presented by Marie Walsh (bio)
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.
Presented by Amanda Murphy (bio)
3-4 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Jul 2025
This course focuses on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
17 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 18 Jul 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)
3-4 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 14 Jul 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)
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.
11 Dec 2024 - Online webinar
Also on: 6 Mar 2025
A practical course focussing on the internal and external considerations of using IP to enhance your business strategy.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
13 Jan 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 16 Jun 2025
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)
6-7 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 1 Jul 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.
30 Jan 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 26 Jun 2025
An indepth look at the four types of patent search to help you build a successful IP portfolio.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
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.
13 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 6 Jun 2025
An in-depth look at how to protect your confidential information and trade secrets during IP transactions.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
31 Jan 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 17 Jun 2025
Get to grips with the fundamentals of patent risk analysis, understand the scope of a FTO search and the associated challenges.
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
13-14 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Jul 2025
An intensive update on patent protection for software-related inventions covering all the major developments in European patent law.
6 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 19 Jun 2025
A comprehensive and practical seminar covering the key aspects of patentability searching
Presented by Jane List (bio)
10 Apr 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 11 Jul 2025
Learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
19-21 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 17 Sep 2025
A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)
13 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 9 Jun 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)
11-12 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 16 Jul 2025
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
4 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 19 Jun 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)
28 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Jun 2025
A comprehensive overview of what every trade mark administrator needs to know to succeed in their role.
Presented by Victoria Silk (bio)
24-27 Feb 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 10 Jun 2025
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