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64. Patent Seminar: A Competitive Edge Through Patent Information

Patents contain a wealth of technical information. In the scientific community, patent information serves as a vital resource for research activities. At the same time, it is a key indicator of future market trends. Every company should therefore leverage this information to gain or maintain a competitive advantage.
Organizer
CET - TU Dortmund
Format
Seminar
Date
29.09.2026
Begin
14:00 o'clock
End
18:30 o'clock
Location
Dortmund
Target group
Start-ups, Scientists, Studierende
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E-Learning to Intellectual Property – IP Drivers License

The protection of intellectual property—known internationally as Intellectual Property (IP)—is not a marginal legal issue. It is the foundation for spin-offs, a strategic tool for companies, and a safety net for researchers. Anyone who develops innovations should also know how to protect them. This is exactly where the IP License comes in.
Organizer
PROVendis
Format
Seminar
Date
30.09.2026
Begin
11:30 o'clock
End
12:00 o'clock
Target group
Scientists, Start-ups, Studierende
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Workshop “Financial Planning and Cost Estimation”

An event organized in collaboration with Sparkasse Bochum, Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung, and the Worldfactory Start-up Center.
Organizer
WORLDFACTORY, Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung, Sparkasse Bochum
Format
Workshop
Date
05.10.2026
Begin
16:00 o'clock
End
18:30 o'clock
Location
Bochum
Room
BOYO - Grabenstraße 35-39 44787 Bochum
Target group
Start-ups
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An Overview of Intellectual Property Rights - Patents – Trademarks – Designs – Software & More

Research results constitute intellectual property (IP). They have value, are marketable, and should therefore be protected against imitation. The seminar provides an overview of possible intellectual property rights.
Organizer
PROVendis
Format
Seminar
Date
06.10.2026
Begin
10:00 o'clock
End
11:30 o'clock
Location
Online
Target group
Scientists, Start-ups, Inquisite Minds
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YES - Your Innovation Skills

Erwecke dein innovatives Potenzial! Reflektiere deine individuellen Fähigkeiten, die dich für die Karriere als Entrepreneur*in qualifizieren. Trainiere dein unternehmerisches Denken und lerne andere hochmotivierte PhDs und PostDocs mit innovativen Ideen kennen.
Date
07.10.2026
Begin
10:00 o'clock
End
13:00 o'clock
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Health Founders Ruhr Meetup

The Ruhr Region-wide gathering for entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry!
Organizer
WORLDFACTORY, Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung, BRYCK Startup Alliance and more
Format
Networking
Date
13.10.2026
Begin
17:30 o'clock
End
20:00 o'clock
Location
Essen
Target group
Start-ups, Inquisite Minds, Studierende
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EXIST Founder Circle @ UDE

Here, all participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about EXIST & Co. and then network with start-up teams from RUB, UDE, and TU Dortmund in a relaxed atmosphere.
Organizer
WORLDFACTORY, CET - TU Dortmund, GUIDE - Universität Duisburg-Essen
Format
Event, Networking
Date
14.10.2026
Begin
18:00 o'clock
End
20:00 o'clock
Location
Duisburg
Room
Duisburg | Bismarckstr. 20 | BC Gebäude, Raum 018/019 | Campus Duisburg
Target group
Start-ups, Inspired Minds
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Basics of Patent Law

Technical inventions are of great importance in science. Therefore, legal protection against unauthorized use by third parties in the form of a patent (national or international) is essential. With this introductory seminar in the higher education context, we aim to raise awareness of their value and utility—drawing on a wealth of specialist expertise.
Organizer
PROVendis
Format
Seminar
Date
03.11.2026
Begin
10:00 o'clock
End
11:30 o'clock
Location
Online
Target group
Start-ups, Studierende, Scientists
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