Training

Basic knowledge is essential when conducting patent searches in public databases.

You will learn,

• Which patent databases are available and how they differ
• How to search in the databases. We explain all search functions and practice with both simple and complex search queries.
• How to read information about legal status (patent pending, granted in which countries etc).

We provide practical knowledge about dealing with patents within an organization and provide particular insight into:

• How do others exploit patent information of third parties?
• What to consider as a trade fair exhibitor with respect to confidentiality and disclosure?
• Which precautions have to be taken for a customer or supplier meeting with respect to confidentiality?
• How to identify potential patent infringement and what actions have to be taken to provide evidence?