Intellectual Property Fundamentals
Organisations create valuable intellectual property daily and lose it through inattention. This course covers the main forms of protection, what each one covers and the practical steps that keep ownership where it belongs.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The forms of intellectual property and what each protects
- 02Copyright: what it covers and who owns it
- 03Trade marks, brand protection and registration
- 04Patents and the confidentiality that must precede them
- 05Trade secrets and confidential information
- 06Ownership of work by employees and contractors
- 07Licensing, infringement and enforcement options
What you will gain
- Distinguish the main forms of intellectual property
- Identify what your organisation creates that is protectable
- Secure ownership of work created by staff and contractors
- Register and maintain rights where registration applies
- Licence intellectual property on sensible terms
- Recognise and respond to infringement
Who should attend
- Managers in creative and technical functions
- Legal and compliance staff
- Research and development professionals
- Marketing and brand managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 28 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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