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Event 

Title:
Interfacing Chemistry with Patents
Subtitle:
An Introduction to Patents for Chemists & Chemical Engineers
When:
20.03.2012 - 21.03.2012
Tutors:
Where:
Hotel Fira Palace - Barcelona
Brochure:
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Description

This course is a lively introduction to how the patent system works and the nature and scope of the rights a patent gives, with an emphasis on chemical inventions. It covers patentability, patent procedures, infringement, the commercial exploitation of patents, the interpretation of patent literature and the role of the inventor.
There are also chemically oriented workshops aimed at exploring and reinforcing the basic course teachings.

  • Day One
  • Day Two
  • Who Should Attend?
  • Testimonials

  • General Introduction
    The Patent System; Patent Attorneys & Other Patent Professionals
    Patent “Claims”
    Patentability; Identifying Invention

    Workshop Ia Part 1

    Identifying & claiming inventions

    Workshop Ia Part 2

    Identifying & claiming inventions
    Novelty & inventive step; prior art
    Patent procedures & publications – the basics

    Workshop Ib

    Distinguishing inventions from the prior art
    The priority system
    European & PCT patent applications
    Patent specifications
    Workshop II Understanding patent front sheets

  • Patent Procedures – the examination process

    Workshop III
    Responding To Patent Office Objections
    Patent procedures – more on the examination process
    Patent procedures – post-grant
    Patent infringement (including question & answer session)
    Attacking third party patent rights

    Workshop IV

    Assessing & tackling infringement risks
    The commercial value of patents
    Inventorship & ownership
    Summing up

    Appropriate breaks will be taken on both days for lunch and refreshments

  • The course is most suitable for:

    Chemists

    Chemical Engineers

    Technical Managers

Fee Information

Course Fee:
£1075.00
Multi Discount:
SAVE 5% for 2 attendees and 15% for 3 attendees

Venue

Hotel Fira PalaceMap
Venue:
Hotel Fira Palace   -   Website
Street:
Avda Rius I Taulet, 1-3
Postcode / ZIP:
08004
City:
Barcelona
Country:
SP

Description

Hotel Fira Palace is an elegant contemporary hotel, centrally located in downtown Barcelona, right next to the well known Plaza España, and a short distance away from the famous Ramblas and the sea front.

The Hotel Fira Palace offers you the largest bedrooms in the city, a restaurant which serves exquisite regional and international cuisine and excellent leisure facilities.

The hotel is holding standard rooms for us at a discounted rate. Scientific Update is contractually obligated to certain financial goals with the hotel.  Your reservation is greatly appreciated, as it helps to meet our agreement.  Please make your reservation soon in order to secure the reduced group rate.

Directions:

From El Prat Airport it takes between 15/20 minutes to reach the hotel by Taxi.  There is also a special Aerobus service which stops at various places in the city - the stop you require is Plaza Espana, which is a 5 minute walk from the Fira Palace. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.