IP Admin – Introduction to IPR and Patent Procedures
This course is specifically designed to introduce key intellectual property (IP) concepts and terminology, to give background of the IP systems, and to provide an overview of the main patenting routes and procedures. By the end of the course, participants will have gained insight into the different types of IPR, including what can be protected and why companies are interested in protection. Emphasis will be put on administrative aspects of patents. In particular, participants will have an understanding of the various patenting routes, the patent application procedure and the role of IP Administrators in the procedure.
Diane Tweedlie is a tutor for the Pre-Exam, Main Exam Paper D and IP Administrators’ courses. She is a European Patent Attorney in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
Jelle Hoekstra is a tutor for the Pre-Exam, all Main Exam Papers and IP Administrators’ courses. He is a European Patent Attorney. Jelle is author of the book “Methodology for Paper C” and of the book “References to the European Patent Convention” (www.hoekstradoc.nl).
Tanja la Cour is a tutor for the Main Exam Paper C and IP Administrators’ courses. She is a European Patent Attorney in the field of Life Science and Biotechnology.
Simone Koster is a tutor for the IP Administrators’ courses. She holds a law degree and is a certified Formalities Officer.