Patent Law in the Natural Sciences

GRANAT Advanced training course

English-language workshop

Skills in Intellectual Property Law remain the most important business skills for scientists and (start-up-) founders in order to turn innovative ideas  into sustainable business concepts, and practically all business schools offer expensive IP training. "Today, an understanding of IP is central to running a successful business in all sectors" according to WIPO. In this English language seminar, Dr. Tilman Breitenstein (German and European Patent attorney, Scalable IP) offers an introduction to the field of patents and also provides insights into the opportunities for scientists to enter the profession of a patent attorney. The course is aimed at doctoral students, postdocs and scientific staff and includes many real-life cases and practical exercises.

• Course language: English
• Duration: 19 hours, 4 dates (Block event 17.03.-20.03.2026) + online exam 27.03.2026
• Course number: 80001

Deadline for registration extended : 23.02.2026

Lecturer:
Dr. Tilman Breitenstein (German and European Patent attorney, Scalable IP)

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