Advanced Programme 200 Series

IP203 AUTM Training Courses on Intellectual Property and Relationship Management

2-3 Dec 2025

2 Days

Based in the USA, AUTM is a world leading knowledge and technology transfer association with close to 3,000 technology transfer professionals that's committed to bringing research to application. The core purpose of AUTM is to support and advance academic technology transfer globally, with consistent efforts in related capacity building and advocacy for the profession.

This AUTM course will focus on the management and maintenance of intellectual property as well as IP protection strategies. The course will also focus on building relationships with researchers, start-up companies and corporate partners.

Course Format: Physical

 Lecture I

2 Dec 2025（Tue）

09:30-17:45

Topic: Intellectual property management

  •  Patent, Trademark and Copyright Basics and Associated Legal Aspects of US/PCT Patent Filings

  •  IP Protection Strategies

  •  Overview of Patent System in Hong Kong

  • IP Portfolio Management and Maintenance

  •  Assessing Patentability and Commercialization Potential

Lecture II

3 Dec 2025（Wed）

09:30-17:45

Topic: Relationship Management and Industry

    • How University Policies Support Ongoing Positive Relationships with University Start-Ups

    • The Technology Transfer Office's Role in Advancing Early-Stage Start-Ups

    • Fostering University Researchers and Industry Relationships

    • Creative Approaches to Overcoming Obstacles in Technology Transfer

Target Audience

The Courses are designed for technology transfer employees, university researchers, students, entrepreneurs and industry practitioners interested in technology transfer, start-up and commercialisation issues of the region.

Language

English

The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.

Registration

Invitations have been sent to KTOs/TTOs of major universities.

For enquiries, please contact the Organiser: Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Mr Roy Lee at roy-kk.lee@polyu.edu.hk (Tel: + 852 3400 2763) or Ms Christine Lau at christine-g.lau@polyu.edu.hk (Tel: + 852 3400 2620)).

CE points 

All AUTM professional development courses are eligible for continuing education (CE) points with the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (“ATTP”) leading to the designation of Registered Technology Transfer Professionals (“RTTP”). This AUTM course will offer 12 hours of CE points. For more information about the registration process and requirements for Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP), please visit the website of the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP) at www.attp.global.

Note

This course is provided by AUTM.
The course is sponsored by the Intellectual Property Department, jointly organised by the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Knowledge Transfer Office of City University of Hong Kong and the Organisers reserve the final rights to accept any registration and participation.


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