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Certificate in Intellectual Property (CIP)

Why Attend

As international trade and business continues to evolve, the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) becomes increasingly vital. With new technologies and products relying heavily on IPRs, governments around the world are competing to offer higher levels of protection in order to attract investments and promote local innovation and production. Due to the complex nature of the scientific, economic, social, and theoretical aspects of IPRs, it is crucial for entities to have a comprehensive understanding of these issues.

During this course, through practical workshops, case studies and expert knowledge, participants will gain an understanding of the concepts, theories, legislative and practical elements necessary to develop a successful IP strategy for their organization.

Course Methodology

In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises, and regional and international case studies

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the theoretical background of Intellectual Property (IP) and the various types of IP existence

Understand the international and local set of conventions and laws governing IPRs

Demonstrate deep knowledge of the conditions that should exist in each type of IPR, their registration, licensing and enforcement

Apply knowledge of IPRs in all legal fields including contracts and litigation

Participate effectively in building a comprehensive IP strategy for their organization

Target Audience

This course is suitable for professionals working in the legal and IP filed, including but not limited to; lawyers, in-house counsels, governmental officials, police, customs, health authorities, researchers, university lecturers, publishers, IP agents as well as researchers who are interested in having deeper knowledge about IP in the GCC. It will also highly benefit in-house councils who recently joined their companies in the GCC as it will give them all the knowledge needed to handle all IP issues within the region.

Target Competencies

General principles of IPRs

Trademarks, Patents, Copyright

Principles of IP Enforcement

Building IP Strategy

Note

The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed firm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved.

This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualifies for 4 elective CLPD points.

Introduction and basic concepts
Types of IPRs
Main theories justifying IP protection
The role of IP in economic development
The Role of IP in innovation and creativity
The globalization of IPRs protection
International conventions
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the World Trade Organization
The GCC Cooperation in the field of IP protection

Trademarks and copyright
Definition and types of marks
Scope of trade marks protection
Registration procedures and rights conferred to trade mark owner
Legal protection of trade marks
Subject matter and conditions of copyright
Types of protected works
Financial and moral rights
Fair use, duration of protection and legal protection for copyright

Patents and trade secrets

Patentable inventions and types of patents
Registration process
Ownership and rights conferred to patent owner
Employer-employee inventions and legal protection for patents
Definition of trade secrets and confidential information
Elements of trade secrets
Utilization of trade secrets commercially
Legal protection of trade secrets

Building a strong IP strategy and strategic management of IPRs

Overview and basic concepts
Understand your business and your IP needs
IP audit and building the portfolio
Onward licensing (licensing process and contracts)
IP commercialization mechanisms and maximizing the benefits
Practical steps to building a successful IP strategy
IP valuation - your gateway to know how much your IP worth
Assessment of the IP strategy for further success

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Certificate in Intellectual Property (CIP)

By EMG Associates UK Limited

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