Customised IPR Short Courses
Select up to 3 sessions for a half day course, 5 sessions for full one day course, 5 – 8 sessions per day for a two day course
1. Basic introduction to substantive IP rights [patent, trade mark, design, copyright, databases] UK, European; recognition and protection
This introductory session assumes no knowledge of IPR, although experience has shown that in any audience some people know something about some of the IP rights It is an opportunity to reinforce the need to identify ALL possible exploitable IP in any product, process or service
2. Basic introduction to recognition and protection of Quasi IPR [confidentiality, trade secrets, know how, reputation]
This introductory session, similarly to 1 above assumes the audience would benefit from exploring the commercial potential of the non-substantive IPRs
3. The IP Portfolio Manager – roles and responsibilities
What is an IP portfolio? Includes discussion of IP Audit. Identifies the internal and external relationships and responsibilities that IP managers need to establish. Risk Management, Due Diligence and IP litigation insurance issues. Strategic use of Patent information.
4. Making IP make money – The IP licence and alternative exploitation mechanisms
What is the income generation potential of IPRR? How is potential realised? Using examples of licence and assignment agreements, this session offers the opportunity to explore aspects of contractual dealing, including strategic collaborations.
5. What’s it worth? – strategies for IP valuation
The value of IPR will be different depending on the reason for the valuation: e.g. tax, investment, licensing. What factors determine the value of IPR at any time?
6. Industry Specific issues
e.g. Protecting Software Solutions – copyright and/or patent
Copyright continues to be IPR which is internationally recognised as offering appropriate protection to computer programs. Increasingly, software solutions have sought and obtained patent protection. Why? And how?
7. IPR Ownership and Employment issues
Who owns what, when? In research collaboration agreements; in employment contracts, in freelance contracts. Drafting conditions of service, for services, to minimise risk. Systems to motivate and reward innovation. Human resource implications of managing IPR.
8. Working with web pages – the IPR and other legal issues concerning design and use of www. pages used to conduct business
Intellectual property law, data protection requirements, ‘safe harbour’, contract and tort liability, compliance re children, re disability
9. Working with Websites: using online resources in staff development:
www.ipo.gov.uk
www.espacenet.com
www.oami.eu
www.wipo.org
10. Your Company’s particular concerns: the final menu is agreed following discussion between Client company and CIPPM, and can be adapted to cover areas of particular concern to the client.
To book a place on one of our courses, or for further information, please contact the CIPPM Co-ordinator.
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