"Create – Protect – Innovate: Bringing ideas to market", new course by the European Patent Office
Jan 30, 2025
The European Patent Academy, the training unit of the European Patent Office, offers a course for doctoral students interested in deepening their knowledge of intellectual and industrial property, specifically in the protection and commercialization of inventions.
The program includes the introductory course, Create — Protect — Innovate (MIPEF Part I), which covers the following topics:
| Introduction to IP | Patent essentials | Introduction to patent information | Patent information in practice | Developing an IP strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An overview of Intellectual Property rights, serving as an introduction to the field. | What is a patent and what are the requirements to obtain one? | Intro to patent information and its characteristics, how to access patent information. | Introduction to Espacenet and European Patent Register, use cases and exercises. | Tapping the economic benefits from your ideas. |
Key features:
- 5 modules with a final test, 3 live sessions, and 2 moderated forums.
- 75 hours (3 ECTS) per course.
- Language: English.
- Calendar: March 24 to June 25.
The registration period starts on February 24th, 2025 and ends on March 20th, 2025.
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