These free training courses are a fantastic resource for staff and students with an interest in IP. They cover a wide range of IP related topics on an intermediate level. 1. IP TUTOR PLUSWho is this for?IP Tutor Plus helps lecturers understand intellectual property rights (trade marks, patents, copyright and design) and demonstrates how IP is useful in their students’ future careers.What's available?IP Tutor Plus provides four tailored learning pathways. Each pathway is adapted to be suitable for different areas of study; Law, Business & Accounting, STEM, Creative and Humanities. The pathways include lecture slides, guidance notes, pre-read for students, case studies and FAQs.2. IP for ResearchWho is this for?IP for Research is aimed at PhD and Early Career Researchers. This tool will help identify how intellectual property (IP) fits into your research and the commercialisation process thereof.What's available?IP for Research provides focussed resources. The tool includes a planned workshop, 6 quick guides and an IP Lens to inform on key stages of the commercialisation process3. UKIPO General IP and Digital IP workshopsThese digital workshops have an intellectual property and business focus.If you are interested in running these events with the help of Edinburgh Innovations, please email Richard Curtin, Intellectual Property and Patent Manager.4. MurgitroydMurgitroyd's Insights covers various topics including tips on protecting new products and innovations and the biggest myths about IP.5. Marks & ClerkAt Marks & Clerk's Insights, you can access updates on the latest developments in IP and invitations to events6. DehnsDehns offers podcasts, webinars and articles about a broad range of IP related topics.7. Academy by PatsnapThe courses offered by Patsnaps help users to understand the world of patents and IP and enable them to draw insights and apply this knowledge to business challenges.8. European Patent Office (EPO)IP Advanced offers in-depth teaching materials on patents, utility models and designs.9. World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) AcademyWIPO is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy and cooperation. The training courses seek to develop individuals’ skills and capabilities in IP.Access all WIPO coursesBelow we highlighted some free of charge courses which can be accessed on the WIPO website.a.) WIPO recommended coursesWIPO DL101E - DL-101 General Course on Intellectual PropertyThis course builds on the concepts presented in DL-001 - Intellectual Property Primer. It provides a more in-depth view of the fundamentals of IP law, and is considered as indispensable to pursue more advanced courses of study on specific areas of IP law.CurriculumThe DL-101 course is comprised of the following modules and final exam:Guide to Studying the CourseModule 1: Introduction to IPModule 2: CopyrightModule 3: Related RightsModule 4: TrademarksModule 5: Geographical IndicationsModule 6: Industrial DesignModule 7: PatentsModule 8: WIPO TreatiesModule 9: Unfair CompetitionModule 10: Protection of New Varieties of PlantsModule 11: Summary and Discussion on Intellectual Property RightsModule 12: IP and Development - The WIPO Development AgendaFinal ExamSelf-assessment tools are strategically placed throughout each module to assist participants with gauging their respective levels of knowledge and progress, as well as their ability to apply the concepts and facts presented within the course.Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of IP.Final Exam and CertificateThe final exam for this course is comprised of a series of multiple choice questions. A fixed amount of time is allocated for participants to complete and submit the exam on-line. Participants are contacted regarding modalities for accessing the final exam approximately one week prior to the deadline for completion of the DL-101 course.Participants who pass the DL-101 final exam are awarded an electronic certificate of course completion.EligibilityThis course is open to individuals who are/will be employed in the field of administration of intellectual property rights; those seeking general knowledge of IP; and those who generate various forms of IP and seek a deeper understanding of the effective management and protection of IPRs.PCT_101E - DL101PCT Distance Learning Course: Introduction to the Patent Cooperation TreatyThe DL101PCT course provides an introduction and general overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), an international system that facilitates the acquisition of patents on a global scale. The course was developed by WIPO specialists on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), using the pedagogical and distance learning methodology of the WIPO Academy. Self-assessment tools are strategically placed throughout the course to measure your understanding and progress. In addition to the course material, links to specific reference documents are provided, such as legal texts and other official WIPO documents. The content and methodology of all “General Primer” courses are structured to complement self-directed learning. As such, participants are able to review course material at their own pace. CurriculumThe DL101PCT course is comprised of fourteen modules:Module 1: What is the PCT?Module 2: Why Use the PCT?Module 3: Preparing the PCT ApplicationModule 4: Filing the PCT ApplicationModule 5: PCT Electronic ServicesModule 6: Patent Agents and Common RepresentativesModule 7: International Search Report and Written Opinion of the ISAModule 8: International PublicationModule 9: International Preliminary ExaminationModule 10: Entry into the National PhaseModule 11: Special International Phase ProceduresModule 12: Procedures for Inventions in the Field of BiotechnologyModule 13: Access by Third Parties to the File of a PCT ApplicationModule 14: PCT OutlookFinal Exam and CertificateThis course is entirely self-study. An electronic certificate may be generated upon successful completion of the course quizzes.EligibilityThis course is open to any individual wishing to obtain a general understanding of the PCT system.b.) WIPO webinarsA series of free webinars covering a wide range of topics. This article was published on 2024-07-01