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.
16 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 9 Nov 2021
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)
22 Sep 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 23 Sep 2021
Analyse and discuss the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the areas where things can and do go wrong.
6-7 May 2021 - London
Also on: 3 Nov 2021
*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.
20 May 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 18 Nov 2021
Focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
17 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 10 Nov 2021
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)
22-23 Mar 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 13 Sep 2021
*New for 2020!*
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.
Presented by Leythem Wall (bio)
24-25 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 18 Nov 2021
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*
25 Feb 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 7 Oct 2021
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)
13-14 May 2021 - Online webinar
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.
17 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 30 Nov 2021
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.
12 May 2021 - Online webinar
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.
4 Mar 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 10 Nov 2021
In one intensive day learn how to protect and exploit your intellectual property rights for maximum commercial benefit
Presented by Mark Weston (bio)
12 Mar 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 24 Sep 2021
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.
23-24 Feb 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 5 Oct 2021
A comprehensive and practical two-day seminar covering the key aspects of patentability and state-of-the-art searching.
8-9 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 15 Jun 2021
Providing key legal and commercial skills essential to secure a successful agreement.
*FULLY UPDATED PROGRAMME*
Presented by Michala Meiselles (bio)
16-18 Mar 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 21 Sep 2021
A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)
20-21 May 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 9 Nov 2021
This seminar combines one day of claim drafting fundamentals with a further day of focused workshops.
9 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 24 Nov 2021
This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator
Presented by JoAnna Emery (bio)
10-11 Jun 2021 - Online webinar
Also on: 29 Nov 2021
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