Events

Masterclasses

ASTP has a long tradition of attracting KT experts to deliver masterclasses at our live events. Now, by popular demand, we have converted this to an service online, drawing on the vast experience of ASTP members and friends. The numbers in each group are tightly limited to allow attendees to have the best possible online interaction

Online

Masterclass

Advanced Patenting Strategy and Pitfalls

19 March 2026

There is more than one way to navigate the patent process – and patents are not the only tool…

More about ASTP Masterclasses

Download our guide to find out about the list of topics already delivered in our masterclass series. Contact us if you would like us to organise to rerun one of these. Don't forget, with our Premium Membership package, you get access to three masterclasses of your choice per year.

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Testimonials

The best opportunity to learn and discuss common issues and interests directly with peers.

Ian Nicoud

LURIS, Netherlands

I strongly recommend the course, even if you are not going to set-up an office but you are part of the team that wants to change or improve how technology transfer is done at your institution.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain

As always, superb topics and inspirational speakers. Great networking. Well worth the time out of the office!!! Great work HQ, thank you.

Peter Deakin

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

ASTP Annual conference is a unique opportunity to take time to exchange best practices among TT professionals and to network at an EU level.

Cécile Cavalade

ULB TTO, Belgium

Technology transfer is ever changing and a key piece for the competitiveness of your institution, this course is an excellent tool to prepare yourself for that challenge.