Training courses & Webinars:
Patents

Our patent training courses have been designed to help you improve your drafting skills and ensure that you have the ability to identify and mitigate against risks, as well as understanding the current rules and regulations, which are crucial to the success of your business.

The patent system is constantly changing with continuous updates and legal developments across the various jurisdictions that you need to be aware of. Patent applications and claims need to be carefully constructed and submitted to the patent offices within the current guidelines.

 

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2-day Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations Training Course

2-day Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations

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)

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Advanced Drafting Techniques for Successful EPO (European Patent Office) Patent Applications Training Course

Advanced Drafting Techniques for Successful EPO Patent Applications

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)

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations Training Course

Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations

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)

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Drafting Effective Pharmaceutical Patents Training Course

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.

Presented by Amanda Murphy (bio)

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Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements Training Course

Drafting International Intellectual Property Agreements

14 Nov 2024 - London
Also on: 3 Mar 2025

This course focuses on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.

Presented by Anthony D Del Monaco (bio)
Brian Kacedon (bio)
Cara Regan (bio)

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Effective Defence of EPO (European Patent Office) Patent Applications Training Course

Effective Defence of EPO Patent Applications

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)

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How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU (European Union)/US Patent Applications Training Course

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU/US Patent Applications

6-7 Nov 2024 - London
Also on: 14 May 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.

Presented by Bradley Hulbert (bio)
David Meldrum (bio)

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Litigation-Proofing and Proving your Patent Claims Training Course

Litigation-Proofing and Proving your Patent Claims

5 Nov 2024 - London
Also on: 13 May 2025

This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation in the USA, UK and Germany.

Presented by Ulrich Blumenroeder (bio)
Bradley Hulbert (bio)
Matthew Jones (bio)

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Navigating the EPO (European Patent Office) and the European Patent System - Summer School Training Course

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

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Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA Training Course

Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in Europe and the USA

5 Dec 2024 - London
Also on: 13 Mar 2025

An intensive update on patent protection for software-related inventions covering all the major developments in European patent law.

Presented by Alan Boyd (bio)
Tim May (bio)

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Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO (European Patent Office) Training Course

Successfully Conducting Oral Proceedings at the EPO

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)

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The Art of European Claim Drafting Training Course

The Art of European Claim Drafting

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.

Presented by Joeri Beetz (bio)
Leythem Wall (bio)

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US Patent Practice Training Course

US Patent Practice

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

Presented by Nicole Reifman (bio)
James Suggs (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...

“Great course materials with plenty of detail which I can use in the future. ”

Sarah James, Patent Attorney, Unilever

“Excellent all slides were relevant, clear, accurate and to the point plus actually useful to apply in my business. Richard is a great presenter and one of the best I have encountered at making a difficult topic interesting, (he) brought the course to life by using examples to explain points of law from his vast experience with litigation matters throughout his legal and commercial career.”

Kieran O'Connell, Knowledge Transfer Case Manager (STEM), Technical University Dublin

“Very relevant to point out the differences in the US audience (examiners, judges, jury) and the differences to European examiners. A lot of examples from court cases etc. Good, practical tips on how to find the golden mean when preparing a patent application that can work both in EP and in the US. Course content, presentation and speakers all amazing. An eye opener for anyone familiar with EP practice, but not so much with US practice (or vice versa) - avoiding ethnocentrism. Expert level course (ideal for me with 20 years EP experience). Very knowledgeable and experienced speakers who could pinpoint the trouble points for EP practitioners.”

Lars Hald, Senior Patent Manager, Ambu A/S

“A professional but also very open and informal approach, easy to interact and ask questions.”

Kim Hed, Patent Specialist, Jotun AS

“Overall opinion is that it was great. Interesting content, well presented, nice speakers that involved the audience. The level of difficulty and complexity was spot on for me, I knew about some things beforehand, but new information was scattered throughout which always kept things interesting. ”

Per Görts, Patent Consultant, Ström och Gulliksson

“To have a clear and complete vision of the oral proceedings before the EPO. The webinar gave me an overview with some specific tips, so my objective is reached.”

Alexandra Stefenel, European Patent Attorney (Thiochemicals), Arkema France SA

“Very pedagogical, clear and easy to follow. Good use of PowerPoint. Not too much or too little information. ”

Hannes Jansson, European Patent Attorney, Zacco Sweden AB

“The content, the presentation and the speaker were very good. All topics were presented in a clear manner.”

MARIA LUISA MARCHESI, Italian Patent Attorney, Eni SpA

“A very good webinar overall and felt very worthwhile. I am really glad that I attended. After the first day the sessions were livelier, and the polls added a little extra dimension to recap and tease out some of the points made in the presentations. The discussion between the EU and US based presenters on points of divergence worked really well and made the sessions less static and more engaging. ”

Angela King, Patent Attorney, Croda Europe Limited

“The speaker was very cooperative in answering questions during all the presentations ”

Annarita Aversa, Legal Counsel, Ferrero International