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IP Practice
These workshops focus on the costs and benefits of IP protection, as well as presenting practical examples. External patent attorneys (based in Switzerland or Liechtenstein) will present the workshops, and the IPI will moderate them.
Costs and benefits of IP protection
Costs and benefits of IP protection
This workshop is aimed at managers in start-ups, SMEs and other innovation-driven companies who wish to gain an overview of the costs and benefits of intellectual property rights.
You’ll learn about the added value that patents, trade marks, designs and other intellectual property rights can offer your business, the costs involved throughout their life cycle, and the key factors to consider when choosing a suitable protection strategy. Based on practical examples, you’ll find out how to make well-informed investment decisions in the field of intellectual property.
The workshop consists of a keynote presentation and an open Q&A session.
Each workshop will take place if at least five people sign up.
Speakers
Two external speakers (qualified Swiss patent attorneys practising in Switzerland or Liechtenstein)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of IP is required (e.g. prior participation in an IP Basic Workshop)
Target audience
Managers in start-ups, SMEs and other innovation-driven companies
Location
Video conference
Duration
1.5 hours
Price
Free of charge
Dates and registration
These workshops are offered sporadically. Please see the training schedule and subscribe to our newsletter ‘dips – news about intellectual property in Switzerland’ (in German and French) to find out about new workshops.
Contact
Do you have any questions? We’ll be happy to provide you with information:
Email: training@ipi.ch
Telephone: +41 31 377 72 44
Practical examples of IP strategies
Practical examples of IP strategies
This workshop is aimed at managers in start-ups, SMEs and other innovation-driven companies who wish to deepen their understanding of IP strategies with the help of practical examples.
Based on various case studies, you’ll learn how companies of different sizes and from various sectors develop their IP strategies, and what factors should be considered when selecting appropriate intellectual property rights. The examples illustrate how strategies can vary depending on the business model, technology or degree of internationalisation.
The workshop consists of a keynote presentation and an open Q&A session.
Each workshop will take place if at least five people sign up.
Speakers
Two external speakers (qualified Swiss patent attorneys practising in Switzerland or Liechtenstein)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of intellectual property is required (e.g. prior participation in an IP Basic Workshop)
Target audience
Managers in start-ups, SMEs and other innovation-driven companies
Location
Video conference
Duration
1.5 hours
Price
Free of charge
Dates and registration
These workshops are offered sporadically. Please see the training schedule and subscribe to our newsletter ‘dips – news about intellectual property in Switzerland’ (in German and French) to find out about new workshops.
Contact
Do you have any questions? We’ll be happy to provide you with information:
Email: training@ipi.ch
Telephone: +41 31 377 72 44
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