This lecture series, organised in co-operation with the European IP Helpdesk, addresses the IP-related aspects of EU-funded projects in five areas. It introduces the main aspects of IP management: notably IP ownership, protection and exploitation. Each lecture explores the interface between patents and the respective technical field. The lectures may be of interest to a variety of audiences, from researchers to technology transfer officers. The online sessions include Q&A and are complemented with optional self-paced courses.
- intellectual property | patent | technology transfer | digital technology
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- Live streaming available
Practical information
- When
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- Livestream
- Starts on Wednesday 15 November 2023, 09:30 CET
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency
- Number of seats
- 1000 Participants
- Entrance fee
- This Webinar is offered free of charge
Description

The live online sessions include Q&A and are complemented with optional self-paced courses.
Training sessions of the series cover the following technical fields:
Quantum Technologies 16/02/2023
Artificial Intelligence in MedTech 16/03/2023
Green technologies 13/06/2023
Digital communication 24/10/2023
Biotechnology 15/11/2023
By registering for one session participants will automatically register for all sessions within the series.
Biotechnology
Agenda:
09.30 Introduction
Juan-Miguel Birlanga Pérez, examiner, EPO
09.35 Presentation of main aspects of IP management in EU-funded projects
Michele Dubbini, senior IP expert, European IP Helpdesk
09.50 Getting to know patents
Juan-Miguel Birlanga Pérez, examiner, EPO
10.10 Patentability of new technological developments in biotechnology
Rob Chapman, examiner, EPO
10.35 Learning resources
Juan-Miguel Birlanga Pérez, examiner, EPO
Michele Dubbini, senior IP expert, European IP Helpdesk
10.45 Q&A
11.00 End
Duration: 75 minutes (presentation) + 15 minutes (Q&As)
Fee: The webinar will be offered free of charge.
Assistance: For any technical assistance or questions, please contact the training team at: training@iprhelpdesk.eu
Optional self-paced preparation
Prior to the live online session, participants are invited to study the preparatory material provided in the European Patent Academy’s e-learning centre:
- EPO – The European patent system from filing to grant (online course)
- EPO – From application to patent: patentability requirements at the EPO (online course)
- EPO – Work of a patent examiner – a closer look (video)
- EPO – Patents in progress (podcasts)
- European IP Helpdesk – Bulletin on Horizon Europe
- European IP Helpdesk – IP Guides
- European IP Helpdesk – IP Specials
- European IP Heldpesk – FAQs
Contacts
General contact
- Name
- European IP Heldpesk Training Team
- Organisation
- European IP Heldpesk