When does patent protection make sense, and when does it not? Which type of patent should you choose – national, European, unitary, or “international”? What are the common mistakes?
Learn how to choose the right path for patent protection and understand what each option means in practice. This webinar will guide you through patenting strategies, types of patent protection, filing and grant procedures, costs, and common pitfalls, supported by real-world examples and expert insights.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10 Introduction & IP services within the widerAdvance Facility
14:10 – 15:00 Applying for a Patent – Patent Types and Patenting Strategies
15:00 – 15:20 Q&A Session and Discussion
15:20 – 15:30 Wrap-Up
Moderator: Jana Lachmann, UNICO
Experts:
Alexander Sirois, Partner, UNICO: Alexander has a background in innovation policy, business consulting, and IP law. He supports universities, startups, and corporates in turning research and technology into market-ready solutions. Before joining UNICO, Alexander worked with The World Bank, contributing to international projects on innovation policy and justice reform through Europe and Central Asia, as well as in legal advisory and fintech in Australia and the Emirates.
Michal Jordán, CEO, PatentEnter: Michal graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication at Brno University of Technology (Czechia) and the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague. He began building his expertise in intellectual property protection during his studies at the company Linet, where he first worked as an electronics developer and later as Manager of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Department. In this role, he gained international experience in intellectual property protection, R&D project management, and the assessment of innovative ideas with regard to their market potential. Drawing on this experience, he places strong emphasis on ensuring that intellectual property protection is pursued where it creates real value for its owner.
About UNICO
UNICO is an innovation consultancy company based in Czechia (Prague) and Croatia that bridges the gap between science and business. The company supports research organizations, startups, VCs and public institutions in commercializing scientific results and developing deep-tech ventures. Its team combines expertise in IP, business validation, and technology transfer to help transform research into real-world impact. More at www.unico.com
About PatentEnter
PatentEnter is an IP firm and patent attorney office based in Czechia (Brno) that helps companies, startups, and research teams turn innovation into a defensible business advantage through smart IP strategy. PatentEnter handles patentability and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, drafting and prosecution of patent and utility model applications, and related services such as EP validations. They also support brand and design protection via trademark and industrial design registrations, monitoring, and dispute/enforcement work. More at www.patententer.com
