INTRODUCTION TO
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Conference Date: 25 Jan 2010
Conference Ref: H1-5410
Fee: £545 + VAT
Venue: The Rembrandt Hotel, London

OVERVIEW

An ideal seminar for those new to a role in Intellectual Property:

• Receive an introduction to the different intellectual property rights
• Improve your understanding of what can be protected and by which means
• Gain an overview of the various international systems
• Increase your awareness of enforcement, infringement and how IP can generate revenue
• Compare experiences with delegates from across Europe

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Administrators
• Secretaries
• Legal Secretaries (new to their role)
• IP Formalities Staff (new to their role)
• Other support staff in a role involving Intellectual Property

SEMINAR LEADERS:

Andy Frangou - AkzoNobel
Paul Johnston - AkzoNobel

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• Understanding IP Rights
  – Registered and Unregistered rights
  Patents
  – What is a patent and what can be protected?
  – How to apply for a patent
• Trademarks
  – What is a trademark and why do you need one?
  – How to maintain your trademark
• Copyright
  – What is covered by copyright?
  – Understanding infringement
• Designs
  – What is design right?

To book your place, please click here