IP Talks are lunchtime information sessions, especially geared towards researchers, faculty members, Master’s and PhD students, and also anyone with an interest in the impact of Intellectual Property on scientific work, even without prior experience in the topic.

Each session lasts around two hours, including time for lunch, discussion, and Q&A, and revolves around a timely and relevant theme in the field.

IP Talks are back next academic year!

Why take part?

IP Talks are a great opportunity to:

• Clarify doubts about patents, copyright, trademarks, and other legal topics
• Learn about real research cases protected by intellectual property rights
• Share experiences with colleagues from different scientific backgrounds

What to expect?

• Informal conversations in a relaxed atmosphere, with expert guest speakers
• Approximate duration: 2 hours
• Time for questions and open discussion
• Timely and relevant topics
• Lunch included for the first 25 registered participants to arrive

When and where?

The full IP Talks schedule will be released at the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. Sessions will take place throughout the semester, always around midday.

For more information about these sessions, doubts, and/or questions, please contact pi@tecnico.ulisboa.pt.