Intellectual Property
Training

Because R&D and design teams are where solutions worth protecting are created every day – and where they are most easily lost through simple unawareness. Teams that understand the basics of IP know when to file for an invention or design before showing it to the world, how to recognize an idea that can be protected, and how to avoid infringing third-party rights in their design work. Training turns protection from an afterthought into a habit built into the creation process. The result: fewer costly mistakes and a stronger IP portfolio.

Yes – and it matters a great deal, because protection strategy looks different in every industry. In IT, what counts are patents for technical solutions, copyright in code, and the pitfalls of open-source licenses. In automotive, patent and utility model filings are key. In furniture, industrial designs protecting a product's appearance often matter most. We tailor the program, examples, and exercises to your products and the risks you actually face.

Your marketing team creates the brand and uses it every day, so it should know the legal foundations behind it. The workshop teaches how to check a name or logo before a campaign launches (so you do not infringe someone else's trademark and pay for a rebrand later) and why trademark rights in the EU are first come, first served – if you delay, a competitor can get ahead of you. The team also learns how to use trademarks correctly and keep the brand consistent. All of this genuinely reduces risk and protects the value marketing builds.

Yes. We run training in both formats – online, which works well for distributed teams, and on-site at your offices, which lends itself to hands-on workshops built around real examples from your business. A blended model is also an option: a shorter online theory session plus on-site workshops. We fit the date, length, and intensity around your calendar so that day-to-day work is disrupted as little as possible.

Yes. Every participant receives materials to keep – slides, examples, checklists, and short guides that teams use in their everyday work. On completion, we issue certificates in each participant's name, confirming attendance and the topics covered. These documents also prove useful internally, e.g. as evidence that the company builds competence and takes the protection of its information seriously.

Most company secrets leak not through break-ins but through everyday habits – conversations, emails, files, departing employees. Trade secret protection holds up legally only if the company genuinely safeguards confidentiality: restricting access, using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and – as the law expressly requires – training its people. The workshop teaches what qualifies as a trade secret, how to mark it, and what rules to follow when working with outside partners. The training itself thus doubles as one of the legally required "reasonable steps" of protection.

Yes, IP training usually qualifies for funding. The two main sources are the National Training Fund (KFS), which companies apply for through the district labor office, and support linked to the Development Services Database (BUR) run by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) – funding often covers 80–90% of the cost, and for the smallest companies it can be even higher. One thing to note: from 2026, KFS-funded training can only be delivered by providers listed in BUR. We will be happy to help you check the available options and take care of the paperwork.

Yes – and it is one of the most important topics. In Europe, a patent can be granted only if the application was filed before any public disclosure: a trade fair demo, an article, a blog post, or even a conversation with a customer without a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) can irreversibly block protection. Poland and most of Europe offer no "grace period" to rescue such situations. The training teaches your team a simple rule – file first, disclose later – and how to talk to partners safely before you file.

Yes – and it is a frequent source of trouble. Companies assume that "if we paid for it, it is ours", yet rights to an invention, code, or a design do not pass automatically, especially under contracts with freelancers, subcontractors, or universities. The training shows how to structure contracts and internal rules from day one so that ownership is clear. That matters not only for peace of mind but also when you bring in an investor or sell the company – unclear ownership can torpedo the deal.

Yes – and this perspective matters especially to boards and founders. IP is not just a cost and a formality; it is a measurable business asset that lifts your valuation in an investment round or a company sale. In due diligence, investors and buyers check whether the company actually owns the rights to its technology and whether those rights keep competitors at bay – gaps in this area often lower the price or derail the deal. The training teaches you to think about protection strategically and to build value deliberately, ahead of time.