Training courses & Webinars:
IP Administration

Our IP administration training courses will give participants practical tips and the latest knowledge to help you navigate this complicated area.

The processes and procedures around the administration of intellectual property are highly complex, especially due to the different procedures and formalities across different patent offices and jurisdictions. Our will give participants practical tips and the latest knowledge to help you navigate this complicated area.

 

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Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators Training Course

Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators

25-26 Sep 2025 - London

This prestigious ‘must-attend’ event has been designed specifically for senior patent administrators. It provides an ideal opportunity to learn about developments that affect you and your role, to make sure you are up to date on best-practice and are working as efficiently as possible.

Presented by Christopher Casley (bio)
Matthias Reischle (bio)
Catherine Van Houten (bio)

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Annual Update for Senior Trade Mark & Design Administrators Training Course

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

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Best Practices for Assignment of IP (Intellectual Property) Rights: UK, Europe and US Training Course

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)

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Formal Requirements of the European Patent System Training Course

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)

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The Patent Administrator Training Course

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)

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The Trade Mark Administrator Training Course

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)

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Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO Training Course

Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO

7 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 22 Nov 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)

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In-house training

We can provide any of our courses on an in-house basis - at your location or online, with a programme and presenters tailored to your exact requirements. If you require training for multiple staff members, contact us to see how we can work with you.

Previous attendees said...

“Very good! Definitely worth going! The speakers were awesome. I learned a lot about the latest developments in IP practice and was happy to meet other patent administrators from different countries.

I was hoping to get more acquainted with US practices in particular, and I did thank to a very detailed presentation. The other presentations were also very interesting and instructive for me. I did not know much about the Unitary Patent but now I can say I do.”

Karin Guignard, Patent Assistant, Katzarov SA

“ Presentation was great.”

Marina O'Neill, Paralegal, Ponti & Partners, SLP

“This conference continues to be the most relevant and useful for patent administrators around the world.”

Ole Martin Korsen, Patent Administrator, Bryn Aarflot A/S

“Overall the course content was interesting and full. I can use the slide decks for review and discussion. The presentations were engaging and enjoyable to listen to. All of the speakers were excellent.”

Paul McBean, Sr. Foreign Filing Specialist, Baker Donelson

“Great speakers, very engaging presentations.”

Jessye Freymond, Patent & Design Paralegal, Katzarov SA

“Excellent delivery of the presentation, Victoria is very knowledgeable and kept a good pace. Easy to follow. Sufficient times for breaks and lunch. ”

Leticia Smith, Paralegal and IP Manager, Games Global

“Excellent course and speakers with practical presentations. The course which every IP Administrator should attend at least once.”

Heidi Lovikka, , BERGGREN OY AB

“This is an excellent program. The speaker's expertise was on full display and the attendees made for a great conference. I really hope to attend next year!”

Paul McBean, Sr. Foreign Filing Specialist, Baker Donelson

“I achieve[d] a better overall understanding of the patents system [and] I really enjoyed the whole Webinar - very professional, relevant topics, speaker was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.”

Gill Phillips, General Ip Formalities Assistant, GSK

“Catherine was really fantastic. She has deep knowledge and is a very good presenter”

Ulla Paulsen, Patent Administrator, H. Lundbeck A/S