Intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in turning innovative ideas into successful technology companies. This online training provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as deep tech startups and university spin-offs, with practical knowledge on how to leverage IP for business growth and informed decisions. Participants will learn how to identify and manage IP assets effectively to ensure they support their business objectives as part of an IP strategy.
The training consists of two 3-hour sessions:
IP strategy day: 25 June 2026, 14.00-17.00 hrs CEST
IP management day: 26 June 2026, 09.00-12.00 hrs CEST
- intellectual property | business start-up
- Friday 26 June 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 (CEST)
- Live streaming available
Practical information
- When
- Friday 26 June 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Find out more
Description
Through expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, the training covers key topics such as when to file a patent, how to combine patents with trade secrets and other IP rights, and what strategies can be leveraged for using IP to gain revenue, attract investment, or secure partnerships. The training also draws attention to useful tools and resources.
TRAINING PREREQUISITES
The target audiences of this training are beneficiaries of EIC funding, technology transfer offices, business decision-makers, and IP professionals in SMEs. However, the event is open to a wider audience with a keen interest in how to leverage IP for business growth.
PROGRAMME
Thursday, 26 June 2026, IP management day
Key takeaways of IP strategy day
Stephanie Weber, European IP Helpdesk
IP management
The main pillars of IP management and how to improve the IP creation pipeline
Thomas Bereuter, EPO
IP assessment
How to identify the winning technologies in your portfolio
Johannes Schaaf, EPO
IP protection
How to protect the obvious and the less obvious (digital inventions)
Rainer Kaysan, EPO
Freedom-to-operate assessment
How to approach freedom-to-operate and how EPO tools like Espacenet can support you
Christian Soltmann, EPO
Connecting the dots
How IP strategy triggers IP management initiating a feedback loop
Adéla Dvořáková, EIC
Thomas Bereuter, EPO
Moderation: Stephanie Weber, European IP Helpdesk
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Training Programme