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EPO Patent information tools Basic

This course has been created by the EPO to help you find your way around patent information products and services the EPO makes available to the public. Ideas alone are not always enough to make a successful breakthrough into the business world. By understanding and using intellectual property tools, users can find relevant legal, technical and commercial information to help them put their busine...

Street Art & Intellectual Property Law: how do they interact? Advanced

Does copyright law protect street art? This is a question of growing importance in today’s art scene, where 4 of the 10 best-selling artists in auctions come from urban art.  In this context, it is convenient to analyze what is the protection that intellectual property grants to these artists and which are the most interesting cases that have reached the Courts in different countries. ...

Interacting with Devices in the Digital Era: Protecting IP from the EPO and EUIPO perspective Advanced

The speed of digital change has brought about a rise in innovative solutions for human-machine interfaces (HMI) and the need to protect them through IP rights. Depending on the nature of the solution, either a patent or a design might be better suited to grant IP protection. We will advise you using practical examples on whether patents, designs or both may assist you in protecting your innovation...

How to make the most of your EUIPO user area Basic

This webinar will provide you with easy to follow instructions on how to create your own user account on the EUIPO website and optimise the various online services available. The webinar will show you how you can access your portfolio of EUTM, RCD and oppositions. You will explore the events calendar to find out where the EUIPO is carrying out the ‘IP for you’ roadshow in over 40 cities around...

Enforcement of IP protected horticultural produce Basic Popular

This webinar will provide an introduction of the breeding industry. The scope of PVRs and the main issues that right holders face in enforcing their IP rights as well as dive into the practical use and application of EU law enforcement instruments. IPLawIPREnforcement series course.Speakers: Antonio VILLARROEL, Secretary General of ANOVE (Spanish Plant Breeders Association) and Chairma...

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EUIPO IP Course for Paralegals Intermediate

Let them know you exist! Domain names and trade marks as business builders Basic

This webinar will start with a general overview of domain names and their importance to SMEs in their business strategy. This will be followed by an analysis of the interrelationship between domain names and trade marks, highlighting the fact that although being complementary, domain names and trade marks are two distinct concepts framed by different sets of rules. A domain name registrar will com...

New 2020 edition EUIPO Guidelines Intermediate

In this webinar, some of the main changes to the latest edition of the EUIPO Guidelines will be explained in a panel discussion with experts from those areas which are affected. The new edition of the EUIPO Guidelines entered into force on 1 of February 2020. Speakers: Kelly BENNETT - ICLAD Kate HOGAN - ICLAD Péter SIPOS - ICLAD Daniel GÁJA - ICLAD Muriel SIRO - ICLAD Thom CLARK - ICLAD...

IP as Valuable Business Assets Basic

We aim to help you identify Intellectual Property and how to use it to your competitive advantage by identifying the different IP rights in relation to a jukebox.The objectives of this course are to:Recognise IP and some forms of IPDescribe the main characteristics of each form of IPAssess how to obtain and use your IP.

Commercial Exploitation of IP Rights: Trade Mark Licensing Intermediate

In this module, we will explain what a licensing agreement is, the main types of licenses, and the means and obstacles to generating economic value.The objectives of this course are to:Identify an IP strategy linked with your business strategyAssess how to create additional income through licensingDescribe the IP toolbox.

IPR-intensive industries and economic performance in the European Union Basic

This webinar presents the main findings of the research report 'IPR-intensive industries and economic performance in the European Union'. This report is the third in a series of economic studies highlighting the contribution of intellectual property rights-intensive industries to the EU economy. It covers a broad range of IP rights, including trade marks, patents, designs, copyright, geographical ...

How much protection for GIs? Recent case law Advanced

This webinar will provide some insight into the 2019 CJEU and GC judgments and BOA decisions in the area of geographical indications. IPLawIPREnforcement series course. Speaker: Javier GUILLEM CARRAU - EUIPO - Boards of Appeal

Video gaming and IP: how to play the game Intermediate Popular

In this specific webinar we will explore the intricate bundle of technical and non-technical IP rights behind video games. With a rapidly evolving video game design, development and commercialisation landscape, the what and the how of protecting the IP of video game components can be a challenge. IPLawIPREnforcement series course. EUIPO Speaker: Stephan HANNE - EUIPO - International Cooperation a...

Boundaries of exclusive IP rights in entertainment content Intermediate

Intellectual property rights grant exclusive rights to the holders of patents, trade marks, copyright or industrial designs. However, these rights are not unconditional as their respective legislation provides for some limitations which have also been developed by case-law. In this webinar, the speaker will explain the extent to which third-party content can be included in entertainment produ...

Copyright Protection For AI Production? An EU Law Perspective Advanced

In recent years, there has been an incredible growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), followed with an expanded use thereof in creative industries. There is an ongoing debate as to the availability of copyright protection for ‘works’ created by or with the help of AI. Responses to this question will shape the future of this industry. In this webinar, we deliver an EU copyright law pe...

Protecting non-EU Geographical Indications in the EU Intermediate

Recorded webinar on Protecting non-EU Geographical Indications in the EU. In particular, it covers the following topics: The protection of non-EU GIs. The assessment of international GI applications in the EU. The experience of Georgia in relation to GIs and the benefits of the GI Agreement with the EU. Technical aspects regarding the relations between Geographical Indications and Tr...

17th INTA Industry Day 'IP and the Automotive Industry' Advanced

This course will introduce you to new trends in the IP strategies of companies related to automotive industries and the challenges that IP law poses to said companies.  The objectives of this course are: a) To learn about non-conventional trademarks in the automotive industry.b) To understand the guidelines and strategies for IP protection in the automotive industry.c) To get a better understan...

Trade secrets and SME's Basic

This webinar will go over the role of Trade Secrets within the innovation process of SMEs and businesses. You will find out how businesses can thrive using Trade Secrets and understand what the advantages and limitations are compared to other main Intellectual Property Rights. Speakers and moderators: Maria del Coro GUTIERREZ PLA (speaker) - EUIPO - Customer DepartmentAlfonso CID (speaker) - EUI...

Virtual IP Course for Paralegals 21-23 October 2020 Intermediate

In this area you will find all the information of interest related to the EUIPO IP Course for Paralegals, to be held online from 21-23 October 2020.

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