Technical IP Training

Intellectual Property for Engineers: Practical Workshop

A day of intensive training designed specifically for development teams. Learn to protect your code, manage open source licences, and understand which innovations are patentable — taught by lawyers who understand your technology.

Why Technical Teams Need IP Training

Engineers make daily decisions that affect company intellectual property: which dependencies to include, how to document innovations, what to share on GitHub. Without proper training, these decisions can create legal vulnerabilities or waste protection opportunities. Our workshop bridges the gap between technology and law.

  • Taught by technically-trained lawyers — We speak your language
  • Real-world case studies — Based on tech company scenarios
  • 1-day format — Minimal disruption, maximum impact
  • Adaptable material — Customised to your company's stack and sector
  • Certificate of attendance — Training documentation for compliance
  • Post-workshop follow-up — Q&A session at 4 weeks

What the IP Workshop for Engineers Covers

The programme is designed for software development, data engineering, and machine learning teams. We cover the legal fundamentals every engineer should know, with practical examples and interactive exercises:

  • Code protection — Copyright, registration, source code deposit, and authorship documentation
  • Software patents — What is patentable, how to document inventions, and the application process
  • Open source compliance — Licence management, GPL/AGPL risks, and dependency policies
  • Trade secrets — What to protect, how to protect it, and confidentiality obligations
  • Code ownership — Contracts, rights assignment, and code generated outside working hours

Each module includes hands-on exercises with real code scenarios.

Workshop Agenda: IP for Engineers

Morning (9:00 - 13:30)

9:00 - 10:30 | IP Fundamentals for Software

  • Copyright on code: what is protected and what is not
  • Registration and source code deposit
  • Authorship documentation and creation date
  • Exercise: Analyse the protection of a real project

10:45 - 12:15 | Software Patents

  • Which software innovations are patentable?
  • The concept of “technical effect” in Europe
  • How to document an invention for your legal team
  • Exercise: Identify patentable innovations in case studies

12:30 - 13:30 | Open Source Compliance

  • Licence map: permissive vs copyleft
  • Concrete risks: GPL, AGPL, and contamination
  • Dependency auditing tools
  • Exercise: Audit the dependencies of a sample project

Afternoon (15:00 - 18:00)

15:00 - 16:00 | Trade Secrets

  • What constitutes a trade secret in tech
  • Technical and organisational protection measures
  • Confidentiality obligations when changing companies
  • Exercise: Design a protection protocol

16:15 - 17:00 | Ownership and Contracts

  • Who owns the code? Rules and exceptions
  • Personal projects vs work: the grey area
  • Key clauses in tech contracts
  • Exercise: Review clauses in a standard contract

17:00 - 18:00 | Integrating Workshop + Q&A

  • Comprehensive case study combining all modules
  • Open question session
  • Next steps and resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop designed for?

For software development, data engineering, DevOps, and machine learning teams. No prior legal knowledge required. It is adapted to technical profiles who need to understand the legal implications of their daily work with code, algorithms, and data.

How long does the workshop last?

The standard format is 1 full day (8 hours, including breaks). We also offer reduced half-day formats (4 hours) focused on specific modules according to your team's needs.

Can the content be customised?

Yes. Before the workshop we hold a briefing session with the CTO or technical lead to adapt examples and case studies to your company's specific tech stack, sector, and situation. The workshop is significantly more effective when examples are relevant to attendees.

How many people can attend?

The optimal format is 8 to 20 people. Smaller groups allow greater interaction; larger groups are possible but reduce personalisation. For distributed teams, we offer a virtual format with the same interactive dynamics.

What materials are included?

Each attendee receives: quick IP reference guide for engineers, open source compliance checklist, invention documentation template, confidentiality best practices guide, and access to updated digital resources for 12 months.

What is the workshop price?

The in-company workshop for up to 15 people starts at €3,000. It includes customisation, materials, and a follow-up session. Request a detailed quote tailored to your team and specific needs.

Do you offer continuing education after the workshop?

Yes. We include a group Q&A session 4 weeks after the workshop to resolve questions that arise in practice. We also offer quarterly training programmes to keep the team updated on relevant regulatory changes.

Does the workshop cover AI and machine learning?

Yes, the patents and trade secrets module includes specific sections on ML model protection, training data, and AI Act implications for technical teams. We can expand this content if your company works intensively with AI.

Is it valid for regulatory compliance?

IP training for technical teams is a recommended measure under both the Trade Secrets Directive and the AI Act (which requires AI literacy). We provide attendance certificates and programme documentation as compliance evidence.

Can you deliver it in Spanish?

Yes. Our team delivers workshops in both English and Spanish. For international teams, we adapt the language and jurisdictional examples according to the group's composition.

Contact

If you want to talk about intellectual property protection, AI and data regulation, startup formation or international expansion, write us a few lines and schedule a conversation with the team.

A2 Estudio Legal
María de Molina, 41
28006 Madrid · Spain

Tel: +34 913 451 406
Email: info@a2estudiolegal.com

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