Course overview
This intensive one-day training course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the role of the patent administrator. It is a highly complex area due to many different procedures across different patent offices. The programme will demystify these procedures and filing requirements in key jurisdictions, and will improve your knowledge and skills so you can work more efficiently and excel in your role.
Topics to be covered include:
- Introduction to patents
- Understanding filing procedures and systems
- Electronic filing (including hands-on exercises and demonstrations)
- Handling post-filing communications from national and international offices
- Renewing your patents
- Recording assignments and name changes
- Overview of licences and royalties
- Obtaining and using patent information
CPD Hours: 6
Course Content
- Day 1
- Introduction to patents
- Organisation of the IP department
- Filing procedures and systems
- Post-filing communications
- Post-filing communications
- Renewals
- Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)
- Assignments and name changes
- Licences and royalties
- Patent information
Speakers
JoAnna Emery
JoAnna Emery, CLAS, F.Inst.Pa, is Project Manager, Intellectual Property at atai Life Sciences.
Previously, JoAnna was Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal for Cambridge Mechatronics Limited
where she was responsible for aiding in the management and growth of the patent portfolio.
Prior to that she was the Head of and Director for Pure Ideas Limited where she managed the
strategy, P&L, KPIs and intellectual property operations of the firm.
JoAnna has over 27 years experience in intellectual property in both the US and England. She holds an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Rivier College.
JoAnna Emery
JoAnna Emery, Head of Pure Ideas and Group Formalities at Pure Ideas Ltd, is an experienced intellectual property specialist with over two decades of transatlantic expertise in various roles within the IP industry. She has worked in various industries from US defence, water, financial and the FMCG sector. During her career she has gained knowledge in all areas of intellectual property law as well as gaining experience in corporate transactions and social media. Inspiring, training and managing teams, she is a seasoned speaker at international conferences. JoAnna is a certified legal assistant specialist in intellectual property in the US and a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals in the UK.
Who Should Attend
Who should attend?
This training course is designed especially for those new to the role, or with little experience of patent administration, and those looking for more training to extend their knowledge, including:
- Patent administrators and assistants
- Formalities administrators
- Patent and IP coordinators
- Other IP support staff
The training course offers a valuable networking opportunity with others in similar roles from different organisations and countries.
