The “trainee tour” has moved on to Gothenburg and we have now spent almost three weeks in the world of IP and the pace of learning is increasing. The first two weeks gave us a comprehensive introduction to patents and now we have been assigned the task of writing our own patent application, which is an interesting and most challenging task at this stage. Although the patent claims are provided to us in this particular assignment, we have had a few study sessions of how to write claims, so the fog that surrounds this challenging topic is starting to clear up for all of us.
We also discussed a fictional case described as a smorgasbord of opportunities for Awapatent consultants. The smorgasbord case concerned a company with its own R&D department that acquired a second company mainly for their IP-portfolio. It turned out that we in this case could provide services within design, trademarks, agreements, litigation, due diligence, among many other things. In another lecture, it was also interesting to hear about how design may penetrate patents, trademarks, and copyright, apart from being a field of IP in itself. It certainly feels like the diverse world of IP is opening up more and more.
Tonight we are going to experience the annual crayfish party at the Gothenburg office, which is one of many examples of fun activities happening within Awapatent. We still have no clue about any surprises that may appear at this event!
We are only half way through the first theory period of five weeks so there is a lot more to come; the next stop on the trainee tour 2012/2013 is Stockholm!
Fredrik Öisjöen, Associate
