Certificate in Intellectual Property (CIP)

As international trade and business continues to evolve, the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) becomes increasingly vital. With new technologies and products relying heavily on IPRs, governments around the world are competing to offer higher levels of protection in order to attract investments and promote local innovation and production. Due to the complex nature of the scientific, economic, social, and theoretical aspects of IPRs, it is crucial for entities to have a comprehensive understanding of these issues.

During this course, through practical workshops, case studies and expert knowledge, participants will gain an understanding of the concepts, theories, legislative and practical elements necessary to develop a successful IP strategy for their organization.

In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises, and regional and international case studies

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the theoretical background of Intellectual Property (IP) and the various types of IP existence
• Understand the international and local set of conventions and laws governing IPRs
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the conditions that should exist in each type of IPR, their registration, licensing and enforcement
• Apply knowledge of IPRs in all legal fields including contracts and litigation
• Participate effectively in building a comprehensive IP strategy for their organization

This course is suitable for professionals working in the legal and IP filed, including but not limited to; lawyers, in-house counsels, governmental officials, police, customs, health authorities, researchers, university lecturers, publishers, IP agents as well as researchers who are interested in having deeper knowledge about IP in the GCC. It will also highly benefit in-house councils who recently joined their companies in the GCC as it will give them all the knowledge needed to handle all IP issues within the region.

• General principles of IPRs
• Trademarks, Patents, Copyright
• Principles of IP Enforcement
• Building IP Strategy

The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed firm in the Emirate of Dubai.  We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved.

This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualifies for 4 elective CLPD points.