Intellectual Property and patents
ESA Commercialisation and Patent Office introduction
ESA Commercialisation and Patent Office introduction
Slides for Standard Essential Patents (SEP)
Slides for Design protection and trademarks
Patents are expensive but they can provide a surprising source of revenue which is often overlooked. We will explore these options for European businesses. How might Intellectual property including patents save/make you money?
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) marks a big change in the European court structure and provides a single forum to deal with patent disputes. It is extremely powerful as its reach across Europe.
The next step when negotiation fails is potentially to end up in court. How do they work and how should you prepare for them. We will also touch on what you should expect. How court proceedings work and what remedies are available.
Following the success of the previous two editions, ESA is offering also in 2026 its IP & Patents series of courses to enhance knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) and patents.
These online seminars, hosted by the SME Office and the Commercialisation department and running from January 2026 to April 2026, will offer invaluable insights suitable for participants of all experience levels.
Session overview (click on the hyperlink for more information about each webinar and to register):
There are various mechanisms to challenge a patent, both during the grant process, and after it has been granted. We will discuss how this can happen and what you can do to avoid it. You have various options, including the option to negotiate a solution with the other party. If you need to negotiate, we will cover what the parties should think about.