Europe - E-Learning

Technology Transfer
19/02/2026

This webinar will make you familiar with key questions and aspects related to technology transfer, technology transfer procedures in private and public institutions and how to manage and reduce risks..

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IP Assessment
05/03/2026

This webinar will provide useful information with regard to the most important steps of IP assessment: Technological, Financial, Market and Legal considerations.

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Patents and innovation
22/10/2025

This webinar is about technical innovation. Innovation is about taking an idea to a commercialised product process or service. At various stages throughout the process decisions need to be made. A very important resource to enable those decisions to be made is information.

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IP in Biotechnology
09/02/2026

The term biotechnology summarizes all technologies relating to living systems and organisms as a basis for developing and manufacturing technological applications that use biological systems. The field of biotechnology is regarded as one of the most innovative fields in terms of developing future applications.

The protection of biotech inventions by appropriate Intellectual Property Rights is extremely important due to the close link between such innovations and the development of a product.

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IPR and Software 
12/03/2026

Software is present at all levels, at the interface with low level hardware though to the interface with end users, and everything in between. But the nature of software raises many issues concerning its management, protection and exploitation. This is due to the range of different application areas; its ability to operate globally; its fast rate of development, adaptation and change; and its composite nature. Because we also live in an interconnected world, software needs to manage its interfaces, and to take into consideration formal and de-facto standards, to ensure seamless interoperability. 

This webinar will look at some specific issues concerning the protection and exploitation of software, such as the most appropriate IP Rights to use (e.g. patents, database rights, etc), and different exploitation models for design tools, product and services (e.g. Open Source licensing, start-ups, etc). This webinar is relevant for all those involved with developing and exploiting software tools, products and services; or acquiring or licensing it in; whether they are SMEs, large companies or researchers.

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IP and Health . Pharmaceutical IP in times of COVID-19
26/03/2021

In today’s global economy, knowledge is emerging as one of the most fundamental economic forces. Strong IP systems can incite funding into knowledge development and, thus, promote innovation. This is particularly relevant for the pharmaceutical industry, which depends on patent protection to support its investments in medical research. Developing a new drug and successfully bringing it to market is a risky, lengthy and expensive venture especially now that COVID-19 created an urgent need for therapeutic innovation!

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New Copyright Directive
13/10/2022

On 15 April 2019, the European Council approved the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market. This Directive intends to make EU copyright rules fit for the digital age. Watch this animated clip for a quick overview and download our fact sheet on the topic.

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 IP in Business collaborations for SMEs and Start-ups
20/10/2025

This webinar will address the key IP issues which need to be addressed in business collaborations, particularly for SMEs and startups, in order to best use these intellectual assets as strategic tools to maintain competitiveness, enable growth and business expansion, and support investment.

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IP and Open Science
10/03/2026

This webinar is for early career researchers to outline the basics of Intellectual Property (IP)  and of Open Science (OS).
The aim is to create awareness of, and to build confidence in,  applying the laws of IP to the culture of Open Science, and vice versa
The webinar will show that there is no conflict between IP and Open Science, but on the other hand, “open” does not mean “no IP issues”, nor “free for commercial use”.
We will explore the concept of “openness” in its various forms and show how the IP system fits with the essence of OS.
We will show examples of how the sharing of IP, data, and publications, can be as open as possible, but closed when necessary.


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Finding Patents
05/06/2026

In this webinar we will explore the art and science of patent searches, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate this intricate landscape with confidence.
During the webinar participants will have the opportunity to: 
Understanding the importance of patent searches in innovation and IP protection.
Exploring different types of patent searches and their applications.
Key strategies and best practices for conducting comprehensive patent searches.
Tools and resources to streamline your patent search process.


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IP and Artificial Intelligence 
14/10/2025

This webinar aims at providing a general overview of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and intellectual property.

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IP and Artificial Intelligence - Advanced
22/04/2026

This webinar aims at understanding better the IP landscape for innovations in artificial intelligence
and at identifying valuable Intellectual Property and how to get protection internationally 

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EU AI Act
07/07/2026

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, economies, and societies worldwide. As AI continues to advance, the need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure its ethical and safe deployment becomes increasingly paramount. The European Union has taken a pioneering step in this direction with the proposed AI Act, a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at fostering innovation while safeguarding fundamental rights and public trust.

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IP Commercialisation and Licensing - Advanced
09/04/2026

This webinar is the second training (advanced module) on the topic of licensing and aims at providing an overview of the key terms, which should be addressed in a (patent) license agreement and discusses the possible options for each of the terms.

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Consortium Agreements
24/02/2026

This webinar aims at providing: A general overview of the way in which the drafting and negotiation of consortium agreements should be addressed in HEU, with a focus on IP provisions.

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IP Management in ICT projects 
12/02/2026

Compared to other technology sectors, ICT innovations (e.g. new products or services) have unique challenges. ICT innovations often require bundles of different IP Rights (e.g. patents, trademarks, copyright, etc); ICT can be trans-border (e.g. cloud-based); ICT is cumulative (e.g. much re-use and integration); ICT is convergent (e.g. technologies can recombine to create new innovations); ICT is fast-moving and fast-changing (e.g. short life cycles, new paradigms). These characteristics raise many challenges for EC funded projects concerning the management and protection of research results, and strategies and plans for their exploitation.

This webinar will discuss specific issues that EC funded projects should address whether using or developing ICT; in particular concerning knowledge management and protection, exploitation, and maximising impacts. This webinar is relevant for all those involved with using, developing and/or commercially exploiting ICT innovations, whether they are SMEs, large companies or researchers.

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Patent Protection for EU funding beneficiaries: Digital Communication
16/10/2025

This webinar, which is part of the lecture series Patent Protection for EU funding beneficiaries focuses on the topic Digital Communication and is aimed at Early Career Researchers

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Patent Protection for EU funding beneficiaries: Green Technologies
24/09/2025

This webinar, which is part of the lecture series Patent Protection for EU funding beneficiaries focuses on the topic Green Technologies and is aimed at Early Career Researchers

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Patent Protection for EU funding beneficiaries: AI in Medical Technologies

26/06/2025

This webinar, which is part of the lecture series Patent Protection for EU funding beneficiaries focuses on the topic Medical Technologies and is aimed at Early Career Researchers

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EU - Webinar CPVO Coop: Constraints and opportunities for edited varieties. Is the GMO legal framework impacting the creation of new plants?
12/04/2022

This webinar will provide an introduction and illustrate the shortcomings of the legal framework on genetically modified organism (GMOs) when applied to NGTs

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EU Webinar - CPVO Coop Webinar: Introduction to Community plant variety rights: creation of new plants and their protection in the EU
21/06/2022

The webinar will be focused on the European Union Plant Variety Protection system and its role in the context of the current policy frameworks such as the EU Green Deal, the EU Farm to Fork strategy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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EU - Webinar CPVO Coop: What’s in a name: plant variety denominations and their interface with trademarks and geographical indications
10/10/2022

This webinar will begin with an overview about the nature of plant variety denominations and their interplay with trademarks and geographical indications

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EU - Webinar CPVO Coop: The impact of protected new plant varieties in the European Union market

06/12/2022

This webinar will focus on the notion and interface between these intellectual property rights, in accordance with the interpretation of the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal

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EU - Webinar CPVO coop: Introduction to PVR

20/06/2023

The webinar will provide an overview of the European Plant Variety Protection system and its connection with the current policies of the European Union

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EU - Webinar & CPVO coop:PVR application procedure and basic information on the technical examination

03/10/2023

This webinar will provide you with valuable insights and practical guidance on securing plant variety protection within the European Union. Plant the seeds for a successful application and let it blossom into a robust CPVR

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