International or foreign strategies, patent rights, employees and researchers’ intellectual property rights
This seminar provides students with a comprehensive overview of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), focusing on patents. It covers patent filing strategies (Italian, European, and PCT applications), the rights granted by patents, and the intellectual property rights of employees and researchers regarding inventions created during their work. Through case studies, students will gain practical insights into the legal framework, including key articles of the Italian Industrial Property Code, and understand the potential risks associated with poorly drafted employment contracts. By the end, students will be able to evaluate different patent filing options and understand the scope of patent protection and related legal implications.
- ECTS: 1
- Total hours: 8
- Language: English
- Mode of participation: The course is delivered in person. Online participation may be arranged upon request.
- Course code: INV.TRSVL.25
- Category: RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE OF RESEARCH SYSTEM AND FUNDING SYSTEM
How To Apply
Contact for registration: dottorati@unimib.it
- OPENING of registrations: 27 Feb. 2026
- CLOSING of registrations: 25 March 2026
Table of contents
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International or foreign patent filing strategies: Italian patent application, European patent application and PCT patent application: timing and costs;
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Rights conferred by patents (moral rights and property rights) and scope of protection;
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Employees and researchers’ rights on inventions: focus on Art. 64 and Art. 65 of the Italian Industrial Property Code and International perspective.
- Detailed method
The workshop will be based on:
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interactive lecture;
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case studies.
27/04/2026 9 am - 6 pm CET
4 - Quality Education
The seminar aims at providing the students with an overview on the main Intellectual Property Rights (with focus on patents) along with a specific knowledge on the main patent filing options and strategies, the exclusive rights granted by a patent and the employees and researchers’ rights on the inventions realized during their work relationship with private and public entities, also through the analysis of relevant case law.
Expected outcome:
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identify pros and cons of the different patent filing options;
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clear understanding of the scope of protection of a patent;
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legal framework of the employees and researchers’ intellectual property rights and awareness of the risks deriving from a bad drafted employees’ contract.
Name of the faculty: Miriam Loro Piana, Marco Losito (LCA Studio Legale)
Contact for registration: dottorati@unimib.it