Basic Patent Information Course (BPIC)
Modules
- Introduction Patent documents and their accessibility
- Patent legal aspects and patent legislation
- Patent classification
- Full text searching and citation searching
- Retrieval and distribution of patent literature
- Searching non patent literature
- Approaches for several kinds of patent searches
Effective patent information management is crucial for innovative organizations. Patents are not only legal protections but also valuable sources of technical and competitive intelligence. Proper management helps safeguard intellectual property, reduce infringement risks, track competitors, and support informed R&D and business decisions.
Out comprehensive Basic Patent Information Course (BPIC) provides essential knowledge and practical skills to search, analyze, and use patent data effectively. Participants gain a solid foundation that enables them to contribute more strategically to innovation, risk management, and overall business success.
The BPIC consists of seven modules which will provide students with a solid knowledge of patent information, in general, however, particular attention is given to patent searches, legal aspects, the accessibility and retrieval of patent information.
Training structure
The course is offered over 13 sessions (7 full days, 6 half days), divided over 3 weeks, with an additional 6 to 8 hours of study required per week. The course consists of 7 components, which also can be followed individually as a refresher course.
Admission requirements
Students must have at least a bachelor degree in a technical-scientific discipline.
Examination
The course includes two examinations. Module 1, 2 and 3 are concluded with a written exam (2.5 hrs + preparation). After the course, candidates will conduct a final assignment in the form of a novelty search on a topic of their own choice (max 40 hrs, to be completed independently and returned at the indicated final submission date). Candidates who pass both examinations will receive an official certificate, registered with a governing body, CPION in the Netherlands. The exam board of GO opleidingen oversees the examination proces.
Language
The course will be delivered in English, and all course materials will be provided in English only.
Requirements
Please bring your own laptop for each of the in-person contact days
Study Load
Appr. 6 - 8 hours a week during the course
Your Teachers
The course is developed and provided by a set of experts in their field:
Gerben Gieling