Despite being a major driver of innovation, we have found that most companies do not provide formal training to staff on invention and IP management. Additionally companies do not leverage skilled inventors as mentors for others. Instead, companies seem to rely on whatever know-how employees brought into the company, a basic “invention disclosure form,” and, possibly, a patent review committee, to educate inventors and build IAM expertise. This short sighted approach leads to missed opportunities for knowledge transfer, skill improvement, strategic planning, and increased power for innovation. Generally, companies struggle with the following issues:
- Who has the experience to train the inventive community and IAM team from the C-level down to technical staff?
- Is there training for facilitating cooperation and efficiency in the IAM process?
- How can we learn about best in class IAM practices, including practical implementation?
- Are there specific techniques and methods in IAM to support inventors and achieve our strategic goals?
- What are the best exercises to use to train inventors?
- How can we provide a recognition and reward system to “prime the pump” of invention?
ipCG has deep domain knowledge about invention and IP management training, having worked with hundreds of companies and thousands of inventors at all stages of the IP lifecycle. Our education services provide content, methods, and on-the-job training of (a) awareness, (b) how to use invention and patent training in your work, (c) facilitation of best in class IAM methods, and (d) training of trainers. ipCG develops course modules customized to your organization and can deliver the content in person or through an online portal. Other options include training for specific roles within the company, programs for new employees, ongoing short modules, or immersive several day sessions.
We would like to discuss your needs for IP training and how ipCapital’s training can ramp up innovation, create master inventors, and support IAM management within your organization. Contact us for more information. Upon request, we are pleased to provide a list of courses we have delivered in the past.
