Intellectual Property Training and Consultancy
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of intellectual property rights, protect your company's innovation and reputation, determine freedom to operate for your new products, or licence your own or third party technology,, Assimilate IP can help you!
Intellectual property law is a complex area, covering a myriad of different rights such as patents, utility models, copyright, trade marks, designs and trade secrets, so it's critical to focus on the most appropriate rights to protect your intangible assets and business.
Our Open and In-House intellectual property training courses , which are given by experienced European and UK patent attorneys, will help you understand these rights and give you the confidence and the practical skills to apply this knowledge in a professional capacity.
To register for our Open Courses please use the Registration Form on the 'Contact and Register' page.
We also act as independent Consultants providing drafting and searching services, IP audits and advice on patent strategy, freedom to operate and licensing.
If you have other IP training needs, have queries about In-House courses, or are interested in our Consultancy Services, please get in touch using the 'Enquiries Form' at the foot of this page.
Our Aim
At Assimilate IP we are committed to delivering intellectual property training for business, industry and organisations, such as Start Ups and SMEs, that do not have their own In-House IP or Legal departments.
As experienced and qualified IP professionals we recognise the importance of IP rights (IPRs) in today's market and the value they can add to your business.
Our Open and In-House training courses are designed to improve your understanding and give you the practical skills you need to work confidently with IPRs to meet your business objectives.
Our Courses
We provide intellectual property training to small groups in an informal and relaxed setting. Discussion is encouraged and sessions include group exercises to aid understanding and consolodate learning.
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Most of our Open courses are given online but bespoke In-House courses can be provided in person or virtually.
Delegates will learn how to identify which IP rights are most relevant for their business and how to secure and apply these rights in a cost-effective and efficient manner to gain competitive advantage.
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Our courses are intended for:
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Business Development Managers
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Technology Transfer Professionals
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Licensing Executives
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Chief Technology /Scientific Officers
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Scientists, Engineers and Programmers
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Research and Development Managers
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Project and Product Managers
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Commercial Lawyers
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Patent Portfolio Managers
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Trainee Patent Attorneys
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Pleasae take a look at our courses below and get in touch if you would like any further details or to register.
About the Course Leader
Ian Bryan, PhD, EPA, CPA
Ian set up Assimilate IP in 2015 to provide basic IP training for scientists and technologists as he felt this was a key area many lacked in their formal education and professional development.
As a European and UK patent attorney, with a background in biochemistry, he is passionate about training non-IP professionals in practical aspects of IP law to enable them to take an active role in protecting and managing their IP affairs.
Before training to be a patent attorney, Ian was an R&D team leader working in Agri Chem/Seeds and was a named inventor on several patent applications,
Ian has 25 years' experience as an IP professional, initially working in private practice before moving to an in house role within a global healthcare company. where laterly he provided strategic IP support for its Life Sciences business.
Ian's IP skills and experience include drafting and prosecuting patent applicatons, licensing, freedom to operate, litigation and M&A activities. He is also experienced in opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office.
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Help Centre
Some of our most frequently asked questions:
Do I need previous training or experience of intellectual property to take any of the courses?
Our courses are designed for non-IP specialists, those who have little or no training or background in intellectual property. As such, each has an introductory session to bring everyone to the required level of understanding.
Do the courses cover all forms of intellectual property and associated rights (e.g. trade marks, designs, copyright, utility models, trade secrets, know how, patents)?
While other forms of IP are covered, particularly in the introductory modules for each course, the majority of each course tends to focus on patents and patent law.
Do the courses only cover UK law?
As the courses are given by UK and European Patent Attorneys, the focus is on patent law and practice in the UK and Europe. However, because the US is such an important market, some sessions do cover US patent law from a European perspective.