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How to protect computer related inventions. Many do not think it is possible but, done properly, patents provide a useful and powerful way to protect your innovation when it is embedded in computer software. We will also update on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how this is developing and being used by businesses.
A lecture to explore some the basics and more complicated aspects of open-source software. We will discuss how it can be used in your business and the opportunity access to such software can provide.
A lecture to explore some the basics and more complicated aspects of standard essential patents (SEP). Specifically, we will touch on what they are and how they are used to and also against your interests.
A lecture on the basics of these two intellectual property rights and their respective strengths in protecting aspects of your business. They are fundamentally different and are frequently used in combination to optimise project of products and brands.
A reminder session to discuss the process businesses should expect from start to filing and grant. The session will aim to cover how to prepare to reduce costs, time points to prepare for and what you will/should be provided with. Importantly, it will cover the best way to keep costs down and maximise efficiency whilst minimising your time input.
This webinar will follow on from the REACH awareness session being held on 28 January. It is strongly recommended to attend that session first if you are unfamiliar with the EU chemicals regulation, REACH.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is a major piece of legislation of the European Union (EU). It was adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by hazardous chemicals, while at the same time enhancing competitiveness and innovation.
An interactive webinar with ESA's Industrial Ombuds, Matthias Meyerhans and Jean-Marc Nasr, will take place on 23 September 2025 at 15:00 CEST.
The second edition of this year of the EEE Components Procurement course will take place online.
A company participating in an ESA Invitation To Tender (ITT) is required to complete a financial proposal that includes the ESA Procedures, Specification and Standards Forms – known as PSS forms. ESA PSS forms show cost data and are required under the General Conditions of Tender for ESA Contracts (ESA/REG/001, rev.5, Annex IV). The Tender Evaluation Board (TEB) uses this information to conduct a review, comparison and selection from the various tenders received in response to an ITT.