Patent Masterclass for Chemists and Biologists
Date
23–24 September 2026
Subject areas
Industry , Chemical Biology and Medicinal , Biological , Human Health
Location
Online
This 2 day online course is intended for R&D Ìýchemists, biologists and chemical engineers involved in applied research.Ìý Project managers and business development professionals may also benefit from attending.Ìý It is particularly relevant to those working in Life Sciences, Pharma and the Biotech/Biosciences sectors.
R&D chemists, biologists and engineers involved in new product, service or process development should have a fundamental understanding of what intellectual property rights are key to their technology and business.Ìý By securing legal protection for their creative activities, such as patent protection, they can prevent competitors from copying their inventions and so maximise the return on their investment.Ìý
Register to learn how to identifiy inventions, assess patentability, draft the patent application, and file & prosecute it to grant.
Outline & Content of Course
Day 1: 3.5 hours
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Overview of IP rights (e.g., patents, copyright, designs and trade secrets)
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The Value of IP rights
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Protecting your IP rights (e.g. patents, trade secrets, designs)
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The Patenting Process (from idea to grant of a patent) in the UK, Europe and USA
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Claiming Priority
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Patent Term and Patent Term Extension
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The European Unitary Patent
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How to read a Patent and Interpret Claims
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Ownership of IP rights
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The use of AI in the innovation process
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Day 2: 3 hours​​​â¶Ä‹
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Identifying, capturing and assessing ideas for patent/trade secret protection
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Patent, Trade Secret or Publish - how do you decide?
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Patent and Database Searching to determine the patentability of your invention
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Drafting and filing the patent application
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Examination and prosecution of the patent application before the UKIPO, WIPO and the EPO
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Patent Costs
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Developing your IP strategy
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Building your Patent PortfolioÌý
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Managing your Patent Portfolio
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Group Exercises
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Deadlines
Event details
Online only
Online only
Ian Bryan
Assimilate IP
Down End Longwater Lane Finchampstead Berkshire RG40 4NT