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Intellectual property training course: IP Masterclass, HTML

Updated 23 January 2024

1. Why learn with us?

Learn about intellectual property from the Intellectual Property Office experts who register and grant trade marks, designs and patents, and advise government on copyright issues. 98% of past delegates said they had a better understanding of IP after attending the training course.

The 2 day course will enable you to develop a detailed understanding of all aspects of IP and its relationship with business, culture and the economy. You will also develop sound practical skills you can apply to a business environment.

You will learn about:

  • protecting and defending your own IP – at home and abroad
  • searching trade mark, design and patent registers
  • the role of the IP attorney and when to seek professional advice
  • understanding other people’s IP and how to avoid trouble

2. Who is this course for?

Business owners, inventors, product designers, business coaches, accountants, university lecturers, those with the responsibility for managing an IP portfolio – and anyone with an interest in IP!

3. Classroom dates

  • 19 June 2024 - 9am to 5pm
  • 20 June 2024 - 9am to 5pm

  • 11 September 2024 - 9am to 5pm
  • 12 September 2024 - 9am to 5pm

  • 27 November 2024 - 9am to 5pm
  • 28 November 2024 - 9am to 5pm

Those interested can email us for more information ipmasterclass@ipo.gov.uk

4. How to register

The course costs £300 plus VAT and is CPD accredited.

To register for the face to face please fill in and email the IP Masterclass booking form(PDF, 140 KB) to the below email address.

For further information please email ipmasterclass@ipo.gov.uk.

5. Attendee feedback:

Delegate, Private Sector Consulting Agency:

A really excellent event. Great speakers, materials etc. We were fantastically well looked after.

Delegate, UK University:

Fantastic - more informative & detailed than I expected - I would highly recommend.

Delegate, UK City Council:

Excellent speakers - very knowledgeable. Very comprehensive.

Delegate, UK Government Business Development Agency:

Some fantastic, engaging knowledgeable speakers.

University College London (UCL):

Brilliant agenda, unbelievably good value. Should be ran more often.

Keylite Roof Windows:

Very informative, loved the level of interaction.