The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in “Intellectual Property Law” as a comprehensive learning framework designed to address the growing importance of protecting creativity and innovation in today’s professional environment.

The program provides a structured overview of the legal principles governing intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets. It highlights national legislative frameworks and relevant international conventions, while clarifying registration procedures, protection mechanisms, and enforcement measures. Special emphasis is placed on the strategic role of intellectual property in enhancing institutional value, safeguarding intangible assets, and managing legal risks. The program also explores contemporary challenges arising from digital transformation and rapid technological advancement. This training aims to establish a solid legal understanding that enables participants to manage intellectual property rights confidently and effectively across diverse organizational and business contexts.

Who Should Attend?

• Senior executives and decision-makers in public and private organizations.

• Legal advisors and professionals working in legal and compliance departments.

• Entrepreneurs and owners of commercial and start-up ventures.

• Professionals engaged in research, development, marketing, and brand management.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Develop a solid understanding of intellectual property law and its scope of application.

• Enable participants to distinguish between different types of intellectual property rights and protection mechanisms.

• Provide knowledge of registration, protection, and enforcement procedures at national and international levels.

• Enhance legal awareness to reduce risks related to infringement and misuse.

• Support the effective and strategic management of intellectual property assets within organizations.

• General Framework of Intellectual Property Law

  • Concept and legal dimensions of intellectual property.

  • Importance of protecting creativity and innovation in organizations.

  • Scope and application of intellectual property legislation.

• Legislative Sources and International Agreements

  • National laws governing intellectual property rights.

  • Key international treaties and conventions.

  • Interaction between domestic legislation and international legal systems.

• Copyright and Related Rights

  • Works protected under copyright law.

  • Moral and economic rights of authors.

  • Duration of protection and legal exceptions.

• Trademarks

  • Concept and strategic role of trademarks.

  • Registration requirements and legal protection.

  • Legal consequences of trademark infringement.

• Patents

  • Nature and economic value of patents.

  • Conditions for patent grant and scope of protection.

  • Rights of patent holders and legal limitations.

• Industrial Designs

  • Concept and commercial significance of industrial designs.

  • Legal protection requirements and procedures.

  • Term of protection and resulting rights.

• Trade Secrets and Geographical Indications

  • Definition and legal basis of trade secret protection.

  • Legal obligations related to confidentiality.

  • Liability arising from unlawful disclosure.

• Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

  • Available civil enforcement mechanisms.

  • Criminal liability for intellectual property violations.

  • Role of judicial and administrative authorities.

• Intellectual Property Management in Organizations

  • Policies for protecting intellectual property assets.

  • Regulation of intellectual property rights in contracts and agreements.

  • Licensing and transfer of rights.

• Contemporary Challenges in Intellectual Property

  • Protection of rights in the digital environment.

  • Impact of technological advancement on legislation.

  • Emerging trends in intellectual property law.