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Management Forum offers a wide-range of business and commercial law courses for the in-house lawyer that are presented both as public and in-house training courses, in order to fulfil all your (and your department’s) training needs.
Commercial agreements and contracts provide the foundation for businesses to operate and are fundamental to the success of a business. Without carefully constructed agreements, disputes and litigation are more likely. Whether you are looking to improve your legal drafting skills or simply keep abreast of the latest developments in international business law and best-practice.
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Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators
30 Sep-1 Oct 2026 - 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
11-12 Mar 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 17 Sep 2026
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)
Best Practices for Assignment of IP Rights: UK, Europe and US
12 Feb 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 8 Oct 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
Also on: 11 May 2026
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
14 May 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 10 Nov 2026
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
24 Apr 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 14 Oct 2026
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
11-14 May 2026 - Online webinar
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
12-13 May 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 13 Nov 2026
This course focuses on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
Essential Skills for Writing Successful Business Cases
12 May 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 11 Nov 2026
This masterclass will give you the skills and understanding to write clear, compelling and factual documents to give your business initiatives the best chance of success.
Presented by Helene Russell (bio)
Formal Requirements of the European Patent System
3-4 Jun 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Dec 2026
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)
IP and Commercialisation: Creating and Maintaining your IP Portfolio
24 Apr 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 22 Oct 2026
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
2 Feb 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 28 Sep 2026
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
4-5 Nov 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 12 May 2026
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
14 Apr 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 19 Oct 2026
An indepth look at the four types of patent search to help you build a successful IP portfolio.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
Managing Information Flows for IP (Intellectual Property) Purposes: Trade Secrets
25 Mar 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 30 Sep 2026
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)
23 Mar 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 28 Sep 2026
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
30 Jun 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Dec 2026
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
13 May 2026 - London
Also on: 16 Nov 2026
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
17 Mar 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 20 Oct 2026
An intensive one-day event to equip generic medicine companies with the knowledge to successfully navigate this complex patent landscape
Patentability
28 Apr 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 7 Oct 2026
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
Also on: 25 Jun 2026
Learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search.
Presented by Jane List (bio)
Strategic IP Planning
29 Apr-1 May 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 7 Oct 2026
A step-by-step practical guide to strategic IP planning
Presented by Arnaud Gasnier (bio)
Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO
6 Mar 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 29 Sep 2026
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
26 Feb 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 11 Jun 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 Patent Claim Drafting: Fundamentals, Strategies and Practical Workshops
24-25 Jun 2026 - London
Also on: 2 Dec 2026
Build skills to draft, amend and defend European patents. Learn clarity, inventive step and disclosure, then apply them in a practical chemical or mechanical workshop to create robust, enforceable patents
The Patent Administrator
10 Feb 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 16 Sep 2026
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
27 Feb 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 29 Sep 2026
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
Also on: 13 May 2026
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
9-12 Jun 2026 - Online webinar
Also on: 3 Nov 2026
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