We invite academic and non-academic staff, researchers, and doctoral students to participate in the LETSGROW hybrid training ‘Intellectual Property Rights’, which will take place on 29 June – 1 July 2026 at the University of Alicante in Spain (exact times and location are to be confirmed). The training session will be delivered by lecturer Nicolas Gutierrez from University of Alicante.
The training will be held in English. An invitation with the access link will be sent to all registered participants 2–4 days before the event, including details for both the on-site location (face-to-face) and the MS Teams link. The programme schedule will follow Central European Summer Time (CEST). You can convert it to your local time here.
REGISTRATION is now open. Join us to enhance your knowledge in intellectual property.
Training Content
This intensive course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of intellectual property rights (IPRs), what they protect, and the role they play in bringing innovations to market, with a particular focus on the agri-food sector.
The course is divided into two main parts:
- Understanding IPRs: clarifying the nature of intellectual property rights, what they protect, and addressing common misconceptions.
- Strategic Use of IPRs: exploring how IPRs can be used as valuable business assets.
Sessions will combine presentations with interactive activities, enabling participants to apply their knowledge and ensuring a strong grasp of key concepts.
Training Schedule
Basics of Intellectual Property Rights:
Introduction to the different types of IPRs, what they protect, and how they can be enforced.
By the end of this section, participants will understand:
- the role of IPR in research and innovation (R&I);
- what constitutes IPR infringement and what does not;
- which types of IPRs are relevant to a specific business plan, innovation, or situation.
Intellectual Property Rights Management:
How IPRs can be used and leveraged by their owners.
Participants will gain insight into:
- internal mechanisms within an organisation or business needed to manage IPRs effectively;
- how IPRs can be used as business assets beyond their primary protective role;
- different strategies and tools available for knowledge transfer.
Project Funding Opportunities
Travel and accommodation expenses for training participants may be covered for LETSGROW consortium partners. Please contact your university’s project coordinator for more information.
For additional questions, please contact the University of Alicante training coordinator, Elen Garcia: elen.garcia@ua.es.
