Intellectual Property Tools and Fundamental Principles

The Capacity Building program, led by the University of Montpellier’s University Innovation Hub, offers targeted training in innovation and research commercialization. Through thematic modules led by experts, it helps professionals involved in innovative projects develop their skills.

This one-day training session will cover the fundamentals of intellectual property, with a focus on the main types of industrial property rights and the mechanisms for protecting intangible assets. The morning will be devoted to understanding the various intellectual property tools, while the afternoon will focus on the principles of protection, their implementation, and their applications in innovation projects.

This session will cover the following topics:

• The fundamental principles of intellectual property and the rights conferred by the various forms of protection;
• An overview of the main intellectual property tools: patents, trademarks, designs, and software;
• The distinction between the various protection mechanisms and their respective uses; • the protection of know-how and issues related to confidentiality;
• Identifying intangible assets with value within a project;
• Concrete examples that help explain protection strategies tailored to different contexts.

This training course is designed for individuals who wish to learn the basics of intellectual property and gain a better understanding of the tools available for protecting and leveraging innovation.

Are you interested in this training course? Let us know by emailing Please specify your position and department.

To learn about all the modules offered by the program, consult the complete Capacity Building course catalog.