Create – Protect – Innovate (MIPEF): Bringing ideas to market (Part I)
This course is aimed at master's and PhD students who want to know more about intellectual property rights, innovation and technology, particularly when it comes to patent protection and commercialising patents. The course consists of a carefully selected set of case studies, live sessions, self-paced modules and quizzes, a tutored forum and a final marked assignment by IP experts.

Organised by
European Patent Academy
Organised by
European Patent Academy
Programme
The course comprises the following modules:
- Module I: Introduction to IP
- Module II: Patent essentials
- Module III: Introduction to patent information
- Module IV: Patent information in practice
- Module V: Developing an IP strategy
Registration deadline | 20 March |
Course room opens | 24 March |
Live session 1 | 31 March or 2 April |
Live session 2 | 14 or 16 April |
Live session 3 | 5 or 7 May |
Final exam published | 19 May |
Final exam submission deadline | 25 May |
Grades published | 2 June |
Course ends | 25 June |
Please note that the upcoming live sessions will not be recorded, and attendance is not mandatory. However, we highly encourage you to register and attend, as these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the tutors and clarify any questions you may have about the content.