Patent & License Management

Innovation and the continuous development of a brand and respective product portfolios are decisive factors for the success of a company in a global and complex environment. The systematic acquisition, protection, and exploitation of patents, licenses, and other exclusive rights may, in fact, determine the success or failure of innovation-oriented companies, institutions of higher education, and extramural research and development programs. International license and patent activities as well as an active approach to investing in patents – under due consideration for their profitability – therefore form an essential part of corporate strategies and economic deliberations to strengthen the economic power and to secure the location of a company. In the fields of technology, business, and law, issues of patent use and property rights management have previously been considered only marginally. Against this backdrop, MCI has set out to create this certificate program and provide a thorough discussion of strategies onf how to use and protect rights to create a competitive advantage.

After completing the certificate course, you will

• have an overview of international opportunities and conditions for acquiring and using patents and similar property rights, both with regard to legal norms and common practice,

• know the most important institutions and contact persons of the sector,

• know where to inquire about licenses and patents or similar rights, how they may be assessed, and what their limitations are in the international context,

• be qualified to develop patent and property rights strategies appropriate for international competition, to evaluate existing strategies, and to derive respective consequences such as risks, financial implications, and operational measures,

• be able to seize your company’s potential to create intellectual property according to the motto “turn intellectual property into intellectual capital”.

The Certificate in Patent & License Management program provides high-quality training for executives, research assistants, and patent or license advisors in companies, institutions of higher education, or research organizations. The course is also appropriate for business developers, e.g. venture capital consultants, business angels, and individuals with respective responsibility in technology transfer organizations, competence centers, cluster organizations, or public facilities.