On October 7, 2026, RCTT's experts took part in the EU - Webinar: IP for Future and Emerging Technologies organized by IP Helpdesk.

Future and Emerging Technologies, (FETs) are those which are in early-stage commercialisation having recently left the lab. This webinar focusses on future and emerging technologies (FETs) and the insight that analysis of patenting activity can bring to the evolution of these technologies.

After reviewing the webinar materials, you will learn:

• Emerging and disruptive technology definitions
• How to identify FETs
• Basics of patent analytics
• Insights into selected FETs
• Resources for patent analytics

Speaker: Dr. Nigel S. Clarke

The presentation can be found here.

With a video of the webinar here.

Additionally, have a look at some useful links:

• Submit your question to the Helpline
• European IP Helpdesk Upcoming Webinars
• WIPO – Patent Valuation
• EPO – Measuring Patent Value
• European IP Helpdesk E-learning Page