Target Audience
The course is targeted at managers, employees and individuals who are involved in R&D assignments. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the strengthening of organization's competitiveness in a knowledge-based global economy.

Objectives

• Identify the different Types of Intellectual Property and its Main Characteristics
• Learn about the Nature of Confidential Information and the Role of Legal Agreements
• Understand the Protection that Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Registered Designs provide along with their Jurisdictional Nature
• Learn about the Fundamentals of Invention Disclosure and the Rationale and Importance of Lab Books
• Gain insight in Patent Protection, Patent management and Patent Filing Strategies
• Comprehend the Key Success Factors in Patent Enforcement