Derwent

25 August - 24 September 2020

Five IP training modules. Unlimited learning.

Enhance your knowledge and become an expert on Patents and Innovation by learning more about the Derwent Innovation suite of solutions and features.

Register soon - places are limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. All timings are in South Africa time zone.

Module 1: IP 101 – Introduction to IP

A strong foundation of IP theory is required before taking a detailed look at patents. This module will cover an introduction to Intellectual Property, including patents. It will cover differences between IP types and legal requirements, with examples.

At the end of this module, participants will have learned the basics on IP types including legal requirements, and their application process. Register for one of the below dates:

>> 25 August, 13.00 – 14.30 (90 mins)
>> 27 August, 13.00 – 14.30 (90 mins)

Module 2: Patent Re-Search – Foundations

During this session we will provide an introduction to Patent Searching. This will include:

- Keyword (Topic), Assignee/ Applicant Searching
- Search limiters (eg – dates) & stop words
- Search with Boolean

At the end of this module, participants will have learned basic patent search skills and technique. Register for one of the below dates:

>> 1 September, 13.00 – 14.00 (60 mins)
>> 3 September, 13.00 – 14.00 (60 mins)

Module 3: Patent Re-Search – Intermediate

This session will focus on Patent Search on a more intermediate level and will include:

- Legal Status, Citations, Sub-Searching (Novelty, Technical fields, etc)
- Combination Searching (Classification + keywords + Country, etc)
- Searching strategy development like a patent examiner

At the end of this module, participants will have refined patent search skills and strategy. Register for one of the below dates:

>> 8 September, 13.00 - 14.00 (60 mins)
>> 10 September, 13.00 – 14.00 (60 mins)

Module 4: Patent Analytics – Introduction

This session will focus on the following topics:

- Creation of a dataset for downstream analysis.
- Includes insights charts, trend graphs, country analysis, strength indicators.
- Introduction to Deep analysis (Text Clustering/ Themescape)

At the end of this module, participants will have experience with patent data analytics. Register for one of the below dates:

>> 15 September, 13.00 – 14.00 (60 mins) South Africa time
>> 17 September, 13.00 – 14.00 (60 mins) South Africa time

Module 5: Biological Sequence Searching

This session will focus on the following topics:

- DNA & Biological Sequence Search best practices.
- Determination of novelty assessment on DNA/ Biological sequences.
- Evaluation of sequences to ensure novelty and tolerance review.

At the end of this module, participants will done a biological sequence search. Register for one of the below dates:

>> 22 September, 13.00 – 14.00 (60 mins)

Rohit Singh Gole

Senior Consultant - Middle East, Africa, and Russia for Derwent, Clarivate

Zulfaqar Dudhia

Territory manager – Sub Saharan Africa for Derwent, Clarivate

Brian Larner

Solution Consultant, Patents Products and Services

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