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
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 09:30 - 11:00 (CEST)
- Live streaming available
Practical information
- When
- Thursday 16 October 2025, 09:30 - 11:00 (CEST)
- Livestream
- Starts on Thursday 16 October 2025, 09:30 (CEST)
- 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 24/03/2025
Artificial Intelligence in MedTech 26/06/2025
Green technologies 24/09/2025
Digital communication 16/10/2025
Biotechnology 18/11/2025
By registering for one session participants will automatically register for all sessions within the series.
Digital Communication
Agenda:
09.30 Introduction
Enrico Luzzatto, Senior advisor, 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
Enrico Luzzatto, Senior advisor, EPO
10.10 Patentability of new technological developments in digital communications with focus on wireless telecommunications
N.N, examiner, EPO
10.35 Learning resources
Enrico Luzzatto, Senior advisor, 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 [dot] eu (training[at]iprhelpdesk[dot]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 EPO Annual Review 2023 (video)
- 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
