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2026

Software Patentability in Europe: Legal Limits, Case Law and Practical Strategies

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120

6 VERIFIED CPD Points

6

HOURS

English

Eleni Chatzoglou

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A practical programme designed to help professionals make confident and commercially sound decisions on software protection in today's technology-driven environment. As software, AI, and digital technologies become increasingly valuable business assets, understanding how to protect them is more important than ever. This practical training programme provides a clear and accessible overview of software patentability under European law, helping participants understand when software may qualify for patent protection and when alternative forms of protection, such as copyright or trade secrets, may be more appropriate. Through practical examples, key case law, and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to assess software-related intellectual property strategies, identify legal risks, and make commercially informed decisions. Designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, compliance professionals, company directors, corporate administrators, and professionals working with technology businesses and start-ups, the programme equips participants with practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in today's innovation-driven environment.

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Methodology

Live sessions - online via Zoom

Interactive lecture with PowerPoint presentation

Case study and analysis and group discussion

Practical exercises to apply legal concepts in real-world scenarios

Q&A sessions for in-depth understanding

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Funding

This course is funded by the HRDA.

We provide discounts for participants who are not eligible for funding.

Unemployed participants may avail themselves of the funding where certain criteria are met. For more information, please contact us at 24655510

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Admission Requirements

No pre-existing knowledge or qualifications are required for this course.

Who is this aimed at

This course is suitable for:

Directors of software companies
Lawyers
Compliance professionals
In house legal counsel
Corporate administrators
Professionals workingwith tech start-ups, software developers and IP companies

Certificate Awarded

A Training Certificate will be awarded to those participants who will successfully complete the training.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Eleni Chatzoglou

Eleni Chatzoglou is a qualified lawyer and legal advisor with over a decade of experience in corporate and commercial law. She currently serves as Head of Legal at Pen Hill Advisors, where she leads complex cross-border corporate structuring, regulatory strategy, and high-value transactions.

Eleni advises corporate groups, investment firms, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across the full business lifecycle, from incorporation to restructuring and liquidation. Her practice focuses on cross-border M&A, corporate governance, regulatory structuring, and sophisticated multi-jurisdictional transactions, with particular expertise in fintech, gaming, and digital business models.

She has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, including AML/KYC frameworks, global licensing strategies, and advisory for investment firms operating across multiple jurisdictions. She is certified by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission holding the AML Certificate.

Eleni also advises on intellectual property strategy, including EU and international trademark protection. She is a certified mediator and conciliator. She holds an LL.B and two LL.M degrees and is currently a PhD candidate focusing on software protection and the regulatory implications of the evolving EU AI framework.

Her work combines advanced academic insight with practical legal expertise, enabling her to guide clients through complex and rapidly changing regulatory environments.

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QUESTION 01

Do I need to be registered on the ERMIS Portal?

Yes, if you are registering for a course that is HRDA accredited, all participants (either receiving funding or not) will have to access and register as natural persons on the ERMIS Portal. If you are receiving funding and you are being registered for continuous professional/vocational training by your employer, your employer should also be registered with the ERMIS platform as a legal person. Contact us if you have any difficulty registering as a natural person or a legal person.

QUESTION 02

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the training?

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance from ELTRC or the relevant awarding body.

QUESTION 03

Do you have terms and conditions for seminar attendance?

Yes. You may find our terms and conditions here.

QUESTION 04

Will I receive the notes for the lesson and have access to recordings?

Yes, you will be given the course materials through an online platform and you will be allowed to download and keep the course materials and specimens for certain courses. Recordings will also be available in the drive for three months.