Patent Landscape Techniques (GIIP Banagalore)

27^th July to 02^nd August 2011 (Monday to Friday; 10.00 AM to 3.30 PM)

Patent Landscape Techniques; a 5 days (full time) course will enables management, scientists, attorneys to take key decisions in strategic development, new product development and R&D planning. This course covers patent landscapes using different statistical tools, data mining and data visualization techniques; used for patent landscaping that helps in identifying competitive and technology trends. The Training also focuses on the significance and use of Patent Landscapes, for identifying ‘white spaces’ in the related technology.

The training program will cover:

Ø Patent Landscape - Overview and Importance, Functional Components, Patent Analytics, Key Concepts, Applications, etc.

Ø Scenario - Based Assignment - Patent Searches, FTO Searches & Search Report Preparation (Disclosure Handout)

Ø Outputs of Patent Analytics - Data Visualization, Patent Mapping, Illustrative Examples

Ø IP Analysis Objectives Vs. Landscape Dimensions: Refinement of Landscapes from Patentability and FTO Perspectives

Ø Refinement of Landscapes from Patentability and FTO Perspectives - Case Study

Ø Scenario-Based Assignments –

- Patent Searches and Evolution of a Patent Landscape from State-of-the-Art, Patentability, and FTO Perspectives, Search & Analysis Report Preparation;

- Patent Search with Keywords, Synonyms, Classification Codes, Data Filters as appropriate, Collection and Organization of Search Results;

- Screening of Search Results for IP & Technical Data, Analysis of Data for IP & Technical Information, Report – Out of Information In Customized Templates - Evolution of a Generic Patent Landscape

- Refinement of the evolved Patent Landscape from Patentability and Freedom-To-Operate Perspectives - Differences between Patentability and Freedom-To-Operate Analysis Protocols, Documentation of Search and Analysis Efforts in Comprehensive Reports on Patentability and FTO Analysis Findings and Recommendations - Critiquing of Approaches, Discussions

- Generation of Patent Maps to visualize different windows of competitor activity, to be included in the Search & Analysis Report.

Ø Specialized Patent Search Databases - Demonstration of features and operational specifics of ONE database, illustrative example

Graduates, Post Graduates with Science, Engineering background are eligible for the program. Participants should possess good communication and writing skills, should have good analytical capability and be capable of understanding the technical concepts and processes. At the same time, they should possess basic understanding of the Patent laws and procedures.

ABOUT GIIP

GIIP provides Consulting, Technical and Training services covering Intellectual Property generation, protection, commercialization and management.

GIIP, a pioneer in IP education, has been involved in capacity building for IP & patent professionals for the past 4 years and has trained more than 200 professionals in the PG Diploma and Certificate courses and over 1500 Corporate employees.

GIIP has IITD, National Law University Delhi, Ministry of MSME, CSIR, University of Washington, USA as training partners and has earned the reputation of a leader in the field of IP education & training. GIIP also has a very strong association with the Industry and has conducted corporate training for companies, such as, Honeywell, Infosys, GE, Symantec, HCL, TCS, Siemens, Evalueserve, Altacit Global, Lexadigm, CPA Global, Ripple IP Services, Inventurus, Ius-Juris, IPpro Inc., Panacea Biotech, Sanofi Aventis, Biocon, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Dabur, Jubiliant, Amarchand & Mangaldas, Anand & Anand, K&S Partners, Remfry & Sagar, etc.

Certificate Course on Patent Searches (US, INDIA)

The Patent Search" program starting from 17th August to 25th August 2011 is tailored to meet industry requirements as well as the needs of aspiring IPR professionals. The program is meant for participants who want to gain expertise in prior art search, the program is designed and delivered by outstanding professionals with rich teaching, research, industry and consulting experience.

The training program will cover:

• Patent Searches – Overview and importance ; Types of Patent Searches (Generic & Field-specific)
• Patent Search Methodologies - Syntax, Keywords, Synonyms, Boolean Logic, Word Stemming, Wildcards etc., Search Term Weighting, Patent Classification Codes, Overview of Patent Search Databases
• Overview of Patent Classification Codes (IPC, ECLA and USPC Codes), Understanding Patent Classification, Differences between Classification & Indexing, Different Patent Classification Systems, Structure of the IPC code, Structure and features of ECLA and US classification codes, Case Study
• Scenario-Based Assignment on Identification of Closest Matching Classification Codes (Disclosure Handout)
• Patent Searches – The generic process protocol - Scoping a Search; The Theme Questions & Thought Processes, Keyword Searches, Construction of Search Queries / Strategies & Refinement, Search Filters – Geography, Time, Types of Prior Art, Advanced Search Protocols
• Patent Searches – the generic process protocol - Demonstration Examples / Case Studies, Discussions
• Scenario - Based Assignment - Generic Patent Searches & Search Report Preparation
• Patent Search Vs. IP Objectives- Patentability Searches, Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) Searches, Differences between Patentability & FTO Search Process Protocols
• Patent Search Vs. IP Objectives- Demonstration Examples / Case Studies, Discussions

Graduates, Post Graduates with Science, Engineering degrees are eligible for the program. Participants should possess good communication and writing skills, should be capable of understanding technical concepts and processes. At the same time, should have basic understanding of the patent laws and procedures.

Venue: 45, 1st Floor Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III

New Delhi, 110020

Phone: 011-30884000

Email: admissions@giipinfo.com