Trainings & Workshops

Learn about:

  • Inventions and where is the pandora’s box of inventions
  • Finding trends in innovation
  • What to invent and where to invent
  • Tool for inventing and increasing novelty and non-obviousness of inventions
  • Searching for patents in a technology domain
  • Identifying white space in a tech domain
  • Structure of patents and drafting of patents
  • Learn how to circumvent your competitor’s patents
  • Case studies and hands-on exercises for finding inventive solutions
  • Consumer trend mapping.
  • Primer on Product development and commercialization.
  • Pathway for Commercialization through IP and Tech Licensing.
  • TRIZ
  • Patent analytics
  • Design for patentability.

Course Duration: 4-5 Hours

  • Basics of Innovation
  • Innovation Mindset
  • Product Innovation
  • Spotting the opportunity and novelty
  • What to invent and where to invent
  • Ways to validate the idea and commercialize the IP
  • Hands on session on ideation
  • Thinking in past, present and future at the same time.
  • Inventive Principles to follow

Course Duration : 2 hours

  • Basics of Innovation
  • Innovation Mindset
  • What are inventions and where is Pandora’s box for inventions, Identifying the technical contradiction
  • Types of Innovation
  • Case Studies on Innovation
  • Case study on Failed Innovations

Course Duration : 2-3 Days

  • What are inventions and where is Pandora’s box for inventions, Identifying the contradiction.
  • Spotting opportunity and novelty.
  • Finding the Trends in Innovation.
  • What to invent and where to invent.
  • Analysis of invention at the system level.
  • Identifying functions of a system.
  • Problem formulation and solving contradictions.
  • How to copy like a genius.
  • Cause and Effect Analysis
  • Problem identification and idea generation.
  • Searching for the right patents to improve your idea.
  • Improving the patentability of your ideas.
  • Learn to convert ideas into technical drafts.
  • Drafting powerful patents with the help of patent data and systematic inventing tools.
  • Strategies to create strong futureproof Patent portfolios.
  • Aligning research strategy with IP Strategy.
  • Case studies for coming up with inventive solutions.
  • Hands-on Problem-solving exercises for finding inventive solutions.
  • Map your technology with NASA’s framework.
  • Identifying the roadblocks in the commercialization of your inventions.
  • The neuroscience of product development and consumer behavior.
  • Consumer trend mapping.
  • Primer on Product development and commercialization.
  • Pathway for Commercialization through IP and Tech Licensing.
  • ZKI Framework
  • Thinking in the past, present and future at the same time.
  • Inventive Principles to follow
  • Identify your future product

Course Duration : 2 Days (2.5 hours daily)

  • Understanding Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Define IP and its types
  • Explain the importance of IP in business
  • Discuss the legal framework for IP protection
  • Define IP valuation and its purpose
  • Explain the different methods of IP valuation
  • Discuss the factors that affect IP valuation
  • Discuss the steps involved in the IP valuation process
  • Provide examples of IP valuation cases
  • Discuss the financial analysis tools used in IP valuation
  • Explain how to apply financial analysis in IP valuation
  • Explain how to prepare an IP valuation report
  • Provide an overview of the contents of an IP valuation report
  • Discuss the different ways to commercialize and monetize IP
  • Explain the role of IP valuation in IP commercialization and monetization
  • impact of valuation on licensing and generating new licensing models and opportunities.
  • Hands-on Session on IP Valuation
  • future forecasting based IP Valuation.
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Course Duration : 3 Days (3 hours daily)

Patents and drafting principles in theory.

  • Detailed overview of patents
  • Brief introduction of patents act.
  • What can be the subject of a patent?
  • Why are patents important?
  • Legal requirements for patentability
  • What is Novelty, how is it assessed by the patent office.
  • Inventive step/Non-obviousness
  • Industrial application/Utility
  • Preparing NNN agreement before meeting the inventor.
  • Mock Invention disclosure session with the inventor.
  • preparing an invention disclosure form.
  • Concept of unity of invention and mosaic patents.
  • Identifying what is core inventive concept from the disclosure

Patent search

Hands on patent searching exercise

Typical parts of the patent specification document

  • Title of invention
  • Technical field
  • Background art
  • Summary of invention
  • Brief description of drawings
  • Description of embodiments
  • Best method
  • Examples

Drafting of Drawings

  • Types of drawings
  • reference indicators
  • level of details

Patent claim format

  • Overview: inventions, embodiments and claims
  • Broad and narrow claims
  • Concept of infringement & what constitutes infringement.
  • Parts of a claim
  • Grammar of a claim and other detail

Claim sets

  • Independent claims
  • Dependent claims.
  • Multiple dependent claims.
  • Claims referring to features of another
  • Claim sets based on set theory
  • Schematic example of drafting aset of claims
  • Two-part claims or improvement claims
  • Alternative elements and Markush claims
  • Functional elements and means-plus-function claims.

Types of claim

  • Basic types of claim
  • Product claims.
  • Process (or method) claims

Specific types of claim

  • Product-by-process claims.
  • Parameter claims
  • General use claims
  • Medical indication claims
  • Composition claims
  • Biotechnology claims
  • Computer-implemented invention claims.

Filing

    • How to file the application
    • Patent draft manual
    • Mock Online filing and form filling.

Day 1: Introduction to Advanced Contract Drafting

1.1. Course overview and objectives

1.2. Importance of effective contract drafting

1.3. Principles of clear and concise drafting

1.4. Key elements of a well-drafted contract

Day 2: Drafting Commercial Contracts

2.1. Types of commercial contracts and their purposes

2.2. Essential clauses in commercial contracts

2.3. Drafting considerations for specific commercial contracts, such as:

- Sales and purchase agreements

- Licensing agreements

- IP agreement

- Service agreements

2.4. Hands-on drafting exercise: Commercial contracts

Day 3: Drafting Technology Contracts

3.1. Intellectual property considerations in technology contracts

3.2. Key clauses in technology contracts, such as:

- Software development agreements

- Software license agreements

- Cloud services agreements

- Technology transfer agreements

3.3. Data protection and privacy considerations

3.4. Hands-on drafting exercise: Technology contracts

Day 4: Negotiation and Risk Management in Contract Drafting

4.1. Contract negotiation strategies and techniques

4.2. Identifying and allocating risks in contracts

4.3. Drafting clauses to manage risks, such as:

- Limitation of liability

- Indemnification

- Force majeure

- Termination

4.4. Hands-on drafting exercise: Risk management clauses

Day 5: Review and Best Practices

5.1. Common drafting mistakes and how to avoid them

5.2. Using boilerplate clauses effectively

5.3. Review of hands-on drafting exercises

5.4. Best practices for contract drafting and review

5.5. Course summary and closing remarks

Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Contract Drafting

Course overview and objectives

Importance of effective contract drafting

Principles of clear and concise drafting

Key elements of a well-drafted contract

The role of technology in contract drafting

Week 2: Drafting Commercial Contracts - Part 1

Types of commercial contracts and their purposes

Essential clauses in commercial contracts

Drafting considerations for specific commercial contracts (Part 1)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Commercial contracts (Part 1)

Week 3: Drafting Commercial Contracts - Part 2

Drafting considerations for specific commercial contracts (Part 2)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Commercial contracts (Part 2)

Drafting alot of different contracts.

Week 4: Drafting Technology Contracts - Part 1

Intellectual property considerations in technology contracts

Key clauses in technology contracts

Data protection and privacy considerations

Hands-on drafting exercise: Technology contracts (Part 1)

Week 5: Drafting Technology Contracts - Part 2

Drafting considerations for specific technology contracts

Hands-on drafting exercise: Technology contracts (Part 2)

Week 6: Contract Negotiation and Risk Management - Part 1

Contract negotiation strategies and techniques

Identifying and allocating risks in contracts

Drafting clauses to manage risks (Part 1)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Risk management clauses (Part 1)

Week 7: Contract Negotiation and Risk Management - Part 2

Drafting clauses to manage risks (Part 2)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Risk management clauses (Part 2)

Week 8: Review and Best Practices

Common drafting mistakes and how to avoid them

Using boilerplate clauses effectively

Review of hands-on drafting exercises

Course Duration : 2-3 Days (2.5 hours each)

The goal of this course is to teach students everything they need to know about the processes and practices of technology transfer. This will allow them to take part in and manage the transfer of technology between organizations, academia, and industry. The course will cover important parts of technology transfer, such as intellectual property management, licensing, negotiation, commercialization, and the role of technology transfer offices. Students will learn about technology transfer principles and best practices through case studies, hands-on exercises, and talks by experts.

 Course Objectives:

 Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  •  Learn how technology transfer works and how important it is for driving innovation and economic growth.
  • Identify and manage intellectual property assets related to technology transfer.
  • Develop and negotiate licensing agreements for technology transfer.
  • Assess the commercial potential of new technologies and develop strategies for successful technology commercialization.
  • Understand the role of technology transfer offices and the key stakeholders involved in the process.
  • Apply best practises in technology transfer to real-world scenarios.

Syllabus

  • Definition and Importance of Technology Transfer
  • Define technology transfer and its types
  • Explain the importance of technology transfer in industry and academia
  • Discuss the benefits and roadblocks in technology transfer
  • Technology Transfer complete Process
  • Discuss the steps involved in the technology transfer process
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the process (e.g., inventors, IP Professionals technology transfer offices, licensees, investors)
  • Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transfer
  • Explain the types of IP, the role of IP in technology transfer (e.g., patents, copyrights, trademarks) and their protection
  • Provide examples of IP licensing and transfer agreements
  • Commercialization and Business Development aspects of technology transfer
  • Explain the market analysis, product development, and pricing strategies involved in commercializing the technology.
  • Role of innovation methodology in strengthening the tech transfer success
  • Negotiations
  • Discuss the role of investors and venture capitalists in technology transfer
  • Case studies on successful technology transfer cases
  • Discuss the funding and resources available for technology transfer.
  • Legal and regulatory issues: Understanding the legal and regulatory framework for technology transfer.
  • Strategic considerations: Developing a strategic approach to technology transfer, including identifying potential partners, assessing risks and rewards, and building relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Case studies: Analysis of real-world examples of successful and unsuccessful technology transfer efforts, including case studies of startups, established companies, and research institutions.
  • Guest speakers: Inviting guest speakers from industry, academia, and government to share their experiences and insights on technology transfer.

A Masterclass on Invention Engineering

Learn about:

  • Inventions and where is the pandora’s box of inventions
  • Finding trends in innovation
  • What to invent and where to invent
  • Tool for inventing and increasing novelty and non-obviousness of inventions
  • Searching for patents in a technology domain
  • Identifying white space in a tech domain
  • Structure of patents and drafting of patents
  • Learn how to circumvent your competitor’s patents
  • Case studies and hands-on exercises for finding inventive solutions
  • Consumer trend mapping.
  • Primer on Product development and commercialization.
  • Pathway for Commercialization through IP and Tech Licensing.
  • TRIZ
  • Patent analytics
  • Design for patentability.

Primer on Innovation, Inventions & Innovation Leadership

Course Duration: 4-5 Hours

  • Basics of Innovation
  • Innovation Mindset
  • Product Innovation
  • Spotting the opportunity and novelty
  • What to invent and where to invent
  • Ways to validate the idea and commercialize the IP
  • Hands on session on ideation
  • Thinking in past, present and future at the same time.
  • Inventive Principles to follow

Capsule on Innovations, Inventions & Innovation Leadership

Course Duration: 2 Hours

  • Basics of Innovation
  • Innovation Mindset
  • What are inventions and where is Pandora’s box for inventions, Identifying the technical contradiction
  • Types of Innovation
  • Case Studies on Innovation
  • Case study on Failed Innovations

Masterclass on systematic approach to creating tangible outcomes for an organization

Course Duration: 2-3 Days

  • What are inventions and where is Pandora’s box for inventions, Identifying the contradiction.
  • Spotting opportunity and novelty.
  • Finding the Trends in Innovation.
  • What to invent and where to invent.
  • Analysis of invention at the system level.
  • Identifying functions of a system.
  • Problem formulation and solving contradictions.
  • How to copy like a genius.
  • Cause and Effect Analysis
  • Problem identification and idea generation.
  • Searching for the right patents to improve your idea.
  • Improving the patentability of your ideas.
  • Learn to convert ideas into technical drafts.
  • Drafting powerful patents with the help of patent data and systematic inventing tools.
  • Strategies to create strong futureproof Patent portfolios.
  • Aligning research strategy with IP Strategy.
  • Case studies for coming up with inventive solutions.
  • Hands-on Problem-solving exercises for finding inventive solutions.
  • Map your technology with NASA’s framework.
  • Identifying the roadblocks in the commercialization of your inventions.
  • The neuroscience of product development and consumer behavior.
  • Consumer trend mapping.
  • Primer on Product development and commercialization.
  • Pathway for Commercialization through IP and Tech Licensing.
  • ZKI Framework
  • Thinking in the past, present and future at the same time.
  • Inventive Principles to follow
  • Identify your future product

Masterclass on IP Valuation Workshop

Course Duration: 2 Days (2.5 hours daily)

  • Understanding Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Define IP and its types
  • Explain the importance of IP in business
  • Discuss the legal framework for IP protection
  • Define IP valuation and its purpose
  • Explain the different methods of IP valuation
  • Discuss the factors that affect IP valuation
  • Discuss the steps involved in the IP valuation process
  • Provide examples of IP valuation cases
  • Discuss the financial analysis tools used in IP valuation
  • Explain how to apply financial analysis in IP valuation
  • Explain how to prepare an IP valuation report
  • Provide an overview of the contents of an IP valuation report
  • Discuss the different ways to commercialize and monetize IP
  • Explain the role of IP valuation in IP commercialization and monetization
  • impact of valuation on licensing and generating new licensing models and opportunities.
  • Hands-on Session on IP Valuation
  • future forecasting based IP Valuation.

Masterclass on Technology Transfer:

Course Duration: 2-3 days (2.5 hours each)

The goal of this course is to teach students everything they need to know about the processes and practices of technology transfer. This will allow them to take part in and manage the transfer of technology between organizations, academia, and industry. The course will cover important parts of technology transfer, such as intellectual property management, licensing, negotiation, commercialization, and the role of technology transfer offices. Students will learn about technology transfer principles and best practices through case studies, hands-on exercises, and talks by experts.

 Course Objectives:

 Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  •  Learn how technology transfer works and how important it is for driving innovation and economic growth.
  • Identify and manage intellectual property assets related to technology transfer.
  • Develop and negotiate licensing agreements for technology transfer.
  • Assess the commercial potential of new technologies and develop strategies for successful technology commercialization.
  • Understand the role of technology transfer offices and the key stakeholders involved in the process.
  • Apply best practises in technology transfer to real-world scenarios.

Syllabus

  • Definition and Importance of Technology Transfer
  • Define technology transfer and its types
  • Explain the importance of technology transfer in industry and academia
  • Discuss the benefits and roadblocks in technology transfer
  • Technology Transfer complete Process
  • Discuss the steps involved in the technology transfer process
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the process (e.g., inventors, IP Professionals technology transfer offices, licensees, investors)
  • Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transfer
  • Explain the types of IP, the role of IP in technology transfer (e.g., patents, copyrights, trademarks) and their protection
  • Provide examples of IP licensing and transfer agreements
  • Commercialization and Business Development aspects of technology transfer
  • Explain the market analysis, product development, and pricing strategies involved in commercializing the technology.
  • Role of innovation methodology in strengthening the tech transfer success
  • Negotiations
  • Discuss the role of investors and venture capitalists in technology transfer
  • Case studies on successful technology transfer cases
  • Discuss the funding and resources available for technology transfer.
  • Legal and regulatory issues: Understanding the legal and regulatory framework for technology transfer.
  • Strategic considerations: Developing a strategic approach to technology transfer, including identifying potential partners, assessing risks and rewards, and building relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Case studies: Analysis of real-world examples of successful and unsuccessful technology transfer efforts, including case studies of startups, established companies, and research institutions.
  • Guest speakers: Inviting guest speakers from industry, academia, and government to share their experiences and insights on technology transfer.

Masterclass on Patent Drafting

Course Duration: 3 days (3 hours daily)

Patents and drafting principles in theory.

  • Detailed overview of patents
  • Brief introduction of patents act.
  • What can be the subject of a patent?
  • Why are patents important?
  • Legal requirements for patentability
  • What is Novelty, how is it assessed by the patent office.
  • Inventive step/Non-obviousness
  • Industrial application/Utility
  • Preparing NNN agreement before meeting the inventor.
  • Mock Invention disclosure session with the inventor.
  • preparing an invention disclosure form.
  • Concept of unity of invention and mosaic patents.
  • Identifying what is core inventive concept from the disclosure

Patent search

Hands on patent searching exercise

Typical parts of the patent specification document

  • Title of invention
  • Technical field
  • Background art
  • Summary of invention
  • Brief description of drawings
  • Description of embodiments
  • Best method
  • Examples

Drafting of Drawings

  • Types of drawings
  • reference indicators
  • level of details

Patent claim format

  • Overview: inventions, embodiments and claims
  • Broad and narrow claims
  • Concept of infringement & what constitutes infringement.
  • Parts of a claim
  • Grammar of a claim and other detail

Claim sets

  • Independent claims
  • Dependent claims.
  • Multiple dependent claims.
  • Claims referring to features of another
  • Claim sets based on set theory
  • Schematic example of drafting aset of claims
  • Two-part claims or improvement claims
  • Alternative elements and Markush claims
  • Functional elements and means-plus-function claims.

Types of claim

  • Basic types of claim
  • Product claims.
  • Process (or method) claims

Specific types of claim

  • Product-by-process claims.
  • Parameter claims
  • General use claims
  • Medical indication claims
  • Composition claims
  • Biotechnology claims
  • Computer-implemented invention claims.

Filing

  • How to file the application
  • Patent draft manual
  • Mock Online filing and form filling.

5-Day Masterclass on Contract Drafting:

Course Duration: 3 hours Daily

Day 1: Introduction to Advanced Contract Drafting

1.1. Course overview and objectives

1.2. Importance of effective contract drafting

1.3. Principles of clear and concise drafting

1.4. Key elements of a well-drafted contract

Day 2: Drafting Commercial Contracts

2.1. Types of commercial contracts and their purposes

2.2. Essential clauses in commercial contracts

2.3. Drafting considerations for specific commercial contracts, such as:

– Sales and purchase agreements

– Licensing agreements

– IP agreement

– Service agreements

2.4. Hands-on drafting exercise: Commercial contracts

Day 3: Drafting Technology Contracts

3.1. Intellectual property considerations in technology contracts

3.2. Key clauses in technology contracts, such as:

– Software development agreements

– Software license agreements

– Cloud services agreements

– Technology transfer agreements

3.3. Data protection and privacy considerations

3.4. Hands-on drafting exercise: Technology contracts

Day 4: Negotiation and Risk Management in Contract Drafting

4.1. Contract negotiation strategies and techniques

4.2. Identifying and allocating risks in contracts

4.3. Drafting clauses to manage risks, such as:

– Limitation of liability

– Indemnification

– Force majeure

– Termination

4.4. Hands-on drafting exercise: Risk management clauses

Day 5: Review and Best Practices

5.1. Common drafting mistakes and how to avoid them

5.2. Using boilerplate clauses effectively

5.3. Review of hands-on drafting exercises

5.4. Best practices for contract drafting and review

5.5. Course summary and closing remarks

8-Week Masterclass on Advanced Contract Drafting:

Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Contract Drafting

Course overview and objectives

Importance of effective contract drafting

Principles of clear and concise drafting

Key elements of a well-drafted contract

The role of technology in contract drafting

Week 2: Drafting Commercial Contracts – Part 1

Types of commercial contracts and their purposes

Essential clauses in commercial contracts

Drafting considerations for specific commercial contracts (Part 1)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Commercial contracts (Part 1)

Week 3: Drafting Commercial Contracts – Part 2

Drafting considerations for specific commercial contracts (Part 2)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Commercial contracts (Part 2)

Drafting alot of different contracts.

Week 4: Drafting Technology Contracts – Part 1

Intellectual property considerations in technology contracts

Key clauses in technology contracts

Data protection and privacy considerations

Hands-on drafting exercise: Technology contracts (Part 1)

Week 5: Drafting Technology Contracts – Part 2

Drafting considerations for specific technology contracts

Hands-on drafting exercise: Technology contracts (Part 2)

Week 6: Contract Negotiation and Risk Management – Part 1

Contract negotiation strategies and techniques

Identifying and allocating risks in contracts

Drafting clauses to manage risks (Part 1)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Risk management clauses (Part 1)

Week 7: Contract Negotiation and Risk Management – Part 2

Drafting clauses to manage risks (Part 2)

Hands-on drafting exercise: Risk management clauses (Part 2)

Week 8: Review and Best Practices

Common drafting mistakes and how to avoid them

Using boilerplate clauses effectively

Review of hands-on drafting exercises

Lots of fun and alot of learning !