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Patent Information Training – March 2026
| Provider | Training Name | Field | Format | Duration | Level | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO Opleiding | BPIC (Basic Patent Information Course) | Patent Information and Searching Techniques | In-person and Online | Several days | Beginner | Paid (€) | link |
| GO Opleiding | APIC (Advanced Patent Information Course) | Patent Searching Techniques | In-person and Online | Several days | Intermediate/Expert | Paid (€) | link |
| PIUG | Patent Searching Fundamentals | Patent Searching Techniques | Online | Self-paced / Live | Beginner | Paid (USD) | link |
| PIUG | Advanced Patent Classification Webinars; Best Practices series | Patent Classification (IPC/CPC) | Online | Self-paced recordings | Beginner/Intermediate/Expert | Free for members | link |
| PIUG | Patent Law for Searchers | Legal Aspects | Online live | 2× ~1 h sessions | Beginner/intermediate | Paid | link |
| PIUG | Preparing Patent Analytics Projects and Patent Landscape Reports | Patent Analytics & Landscape | Online live | 4× 1 h sessions | Beginner/intermediate | Paid | link |
| PIUG Workshops | Essential Patent Search Techniques for IP Professionals | Patent Searching Techniques | In-person or Online | Single session | Beginner/Intermediate/Expert | Fee-based/free for registrants | link |
| WIPO Academy | DL-301: Patent Information Search | Patent Information and Searching Techniques | Online | 6 weeks | Beginner/intermediate | Free | link |
| WIPO Academy | DL-318: Patent Analytics | Patent Analytics | Online | 6 weeks | Beginner/intermediate | Free | link |
| EPO | Patent information tour | Patent Information | Online | Self-paced, 40h | Beginner | Free | link |
| EPO | Espacenet Advanced Search | Patent Searching Techniques | Online | Short sessions | Beginner | Free | link |
| EPO | Patent Classification (CPC) | Patent Classification (CPC) | Online | Short sessions | Beginner | Free | link |
| PATON Akademie | Part-time Training to Become a Patent Searcher | Patent Searching Techniques | Hybrid | Several months | Beginner | Paid (€) | link |
| Questel | Patent Search Tools & Strategies | Provider training | In-person or Online | Varies | Beginner | Paid (€) | link |
| Clarivate | Derwent Innovation Training | Provider training | Online | Varies | Beginner | Paid (€) | link |
| PatSnap Academy | Patent Analytics & IP Strategy | Provider training | Online | Self-paced | Beginner | Free / Paid | link |
| QPIP | Patent Information Professional Certification | Professional Skills / Certification | Exam + Prep | Varies | Beginner/Intermediate/Expert | Paid (€) | link |
| Forum | Freedom-to-operate | Freedom‑to‑Operate (FTO) | In-person | Short sessions | Intermediate/Expert | Paid (€) | link |
| LexisNexis | User Meeting | Provider training | In-person | 1 working day | Beginner | free | link |
| IPI Academy | State of the Art Searching Training Course | State‑of‑the‑Art Searching | Online | 1 working day | Beginner | Paid (€) | link |
| PatWorld elearning | Introduction to Patent Searching Course (Focused on Espacenet) | Patent Searching Techniques | Online | Self-paced | Beginner | Paid (€)/ Free if CIPA | link |
| PatBase (minesoft) | Personalised Training Sessions | Provider training | Online | Varies | Beginner/Intermediate/Expert | ? | link |
| USPTO | IP elearning modules | Patent Information and Searching Techniques | Online | Self-Paced | Beginner | Free | link |
| Udemy | IP elearning modules | Patent Information and Searching Techniques | Online | Self-Paced | Beginner/intermediate | Paid (€) | link |
| Useful resources for trainings: | |
| EPO trainings: | EPO publishes the European Patent Academy’s 2026 training catalogue | epo.org |
| WIPO trainings: | Academy Course Catalog |
| IP Helpdesk trainings: | Upcoming trainings & events - IP Helpdesk - European Commission |
Roundtable discussions: Presentations and Notes
Roundtable discussion #1 [Determining and searching for synonyms]: presentation (pdf)
Roundtable discussion #1 [Determining and searching for synonyms]: Notes (and checklist)