{"id":36507,"date":"2026-10-08T11:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patentattorneys.ch\/?p=36507"},"modified":"2026-10-08T14:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:13:18","slug":"formation-pratique-en-propriete-intellectuelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patentattorneys.ch\/en\/2026\/10\/08\/practical-intellectual-property-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical intellectual property training: a review of Switzerland’s inaugural edition (Applied IP Masterclass)"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 1 October 2026, the inaugural edition of the Applied IP Masterclass<\/strong><\/a> concluded in Neuch\u00e2tel with a final presentation session and diploma ceremony. Co-organised by P&TS and the Swiss Foundation for Research in Microtechnology (FSRM)<\/strong><\/a>, a recognised reference in continuing education in Switzerland, this practical intellectual property training is a first in the country: five half-days dedicated to giving professionals who manage intellectual property in their organisation the concrete tools to turn it into a strategic asset. Participants were awarded their diplomas upon completion of this masterclass.<\/p>\n

The programme, learning objectives and format of the training are presented in detail in our <\/em>launch article<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Diverse profiles for a groundbreaking practical intellectual property training<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This inaugural edition of the Applied IP Masterclass brought together professionals from very different backgrounds: an IP manager at a technology research organisation, R&D engineers, the director of a sectoral professional association, an academic researcher at a university of applied sciences, and a product development project manager, from sectors as varied as microtechnology, watchmaking, medtech and applied research.<\/p>\n

This diversity is not incidental. It confirms that intellectual property is not solely the domain of specialised lawyers; it concerns anyone who, within their organisation, makes decisions that could affect the protection or valorisation of intangible assets. This type of training, structured as a small group, is precisely designed for this purpose: to enable direct exchanges between participants from different contexts, foster teaching grounded in each participant’s real-life situations, and guarantee a level of interaction with the speakers that makes all the difference.<\/p>\n

“Neither too general nor too specific: the P&TS and FSRM teams have found the right balance for anyone starting out in intellectual property or looking to consolidate their knowledge.” <\/em>An R&D engineer<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A programme led by recognised experts in their field<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The pedagogical coherence of the Applied IP Masterclass was ensured by Maria Maina<\/strong><\/a>, Swiss, Italian and European patent attorney at P&TS, who coordinated the training and led a substantial part of it. Across each of the four themes covered (IP strategy and patents, other IP rights and research, portfolio management, contracts and taxation), speakers contributed expertise drawn directly from their practice.<\/p>\n

Christophe Saam<\/strong><\/a>, CEO and founder of P&TS, qualified representative before the European Patent Office and technical judge at the Swiss Federal Patent Court, spoke on IP strategy and patents, as well as at the final session. Trade mark law was covered by H\u00e9lo\u00efse Rure<\/strong><\/a>, trade mark attorney at P&TS. Prof. Dr. Daniel Kraus<\/strong><\/a>, full professor at the University of Neuch\u00e2tel, holder of the chair in intellectual property and innovation law, and Legal Counsel at P&TS, addressed copyright under Swiss law. The mechanisms and issues involved in intellectual property litigation were addressed by Olivier Rampa<\/a><\/span><\/b>, Swiss and European patent attorney at P&TS.<\/p>\n

Research and monitoring mobilised three specialists from complementary angles. Emmanuelle Bourbon<\/strong><\/a>, patent information analyst and head of the patent search<\/strong><\/a> and monitoring<\/strong><\/a> team at P&TS, presented research methodologies and tools, as well as the different types of analyses: patentability, validity and freedom to operate (FTO). Fabien Palazzoli, Head of Technology at Centredoc<\/strong><\/a>, addressed patent landscapes. Aldous Zaugg, CEO of enovating<\/strong><\/a>, spoke on strategic IP monitoring.<\/p>\n

Contractual aspects of IP were covered by Carole Aubert<\/strong>, lawyer and head of the legal division of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), addressing transfers, licences, development agreements, confidentiality and open source licences. Innovation taxation was addressed by Thierry Obrist<\/strong>, lawyer and professor at the University of Neuch\u00e2tel, specialist in Swiss and international tax law.<\/p>\n\n\t\t