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Sparring Sessions

Book one sparring session or more with me and get your IP-do-does crossed off that list efficiently!

Sparring sessions offer a valuable opportunity to receive insightful feedback and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you’re making important decisions, preparing for high-stakes negotiations, or refining your intellectual property strategy, these sessions can be incredibly beneficial.

Single sparring sessions are designed to address specific questions and help you find answers—whether independently, with my assistance, or by consulting other experts, such as intellectual property lawyers or patent attorneys specializing in your area of need.

If you recognize the value of multiple sessions, consider investing in a sparring session bundle.

I also offer online and offline

Sparring packages

Enhance your planning by aligning it with your current needs and future goals!

My sparring packages allow you to save money while committing to a series of 5 or 10 sparring sessions. Each session can focus on a new topic or we can delve deeper into a specific area across some or all of your package sessions.

Depending on your needs, we can address topics such as intellectual property knowledge, framework setup support, opportunity mapping, preparing a patent application draft, or adapting general frameworks from courses to meet your specific business requirements, among other options.

15, 30 and 60 minute sparring sessions

How much time do you need?

I offer flexible sparring sessions in 15, 30, and 60-minute formats so that you can choose them depending on your goals with the session.

Schedule a session today to get your insights and accelerate your IP strategy planning and execution.

Hit the headings below to unfold further descriptions of suggestions for each duration.

15 minutes

Use the 15-minute STARTERhelp session. They are only available as a one-time (free) offer for each customer. They are often an excellent kick-off for a longer customized sparring session package – or you get your question answered there and then – needing nothing further.

Pick 30-minute sparring sessions if you need a quick run-through of one specific question or challenge that you are stuck with and need a professional IP mentor to help you get unstuck. It’s a great “let’s move on fast” session. (It requires knowing what you need and want answers to.)

When you book this type of session, you will receive a session prep form to fill out (if you want). This enables you to reflect on what you need the sparring session for, and I will prepare for it, giving you the most value for your investment.

Book a 60-minute sparring session if you need a step-by-step talk or time to discuss 1-3 questions from different angles. They are best if you need to understand what we discuss more deeply and want to incorporate it into your workflows.

When you book this type of session, you will receive a session prep form to fill out (if you want). This enables you to reflect on what you need the sparring session for, and I will prepare for it, giving you the most value for your investment.

Endless opportunities to combine

Customized Sparring Packages

When paired with a course from my platform, they create a “workshop-style” environment that focuses solely on you and your objectives. However, they use existing material that I can adapt to fit your workflows like a glove.

I have listed examples of how other customers have customized sparring sessions to meet their needs.

They can provide their team (or themselves) with a professional perspective on IP opportunities and risks in your business before you enter into a partnership. They can help you implement step-by-step guides on what to do in preparation for your upcoming collaboration with patent attorneys or create a “don’t panic plan” for when you are copied and what to ensure that your reaction is appropriate and professional.

product development opportunity & risk check

You have been growing your business for a while. 

You hired people or are working with external support and experts and can feel vulnerable to a breach of confidentiality or uncertainty about people leaving and potentially working with a competitor.

On the other hand, you also need to capture your IP opportunities to monetize the investment you made, and with more people involved, ownership and awareness can be difficult to maintain.

Reach out for a tailor-made solution: We can create a workshop where we check your product development cycle for vulnerabilities regarding IP-related risks and opportunities.

Name-finding workshop - so you can trademark your name

If you’re ready to launch a business with a powerful brand name or a unique product identity, my name-finding workshop is just what you need.

I’ll help you discover a memorable name that you can trademark in your country, Europe, or the US.

Strong brand recognition is crucial for a successful launch and marketing strategy, and securing a trademark protects your unique identity while preventing confusion in the market. Take this chance to establish a name that truly reflects your vision!

Naja and I spent a few hours finding a few potential product names for her business. If you are curious, I have written a blog post about how Naja used this potential in customized sparring sessions.

homepage or content check

If you just started your business or your success is picking up, there is good reason to take your and your competition’s rights more seriously.

The law requires certain things from you as a business, and you might as well get your outward-facing material checked for opportunities to protect it or potential risks of infringing upon others.

Let’s customize a solution to optimize your processes, content, and homepage.

Partnership negotiation & contract sparring

This is a service of popular demand. First, we will check if I am affiliated with your potential partner to avoid conflicts. Then we agree on a package that you need. You send information for me to review and comment on,n and we meet online to discuss what I think you should consider from an intellectual property or ownership perspective. 

Sometimes, this means that you get a checklist for your negotiations, and other times, I will refer you to an IP lawyer to check up on some contractual legal details that a specialist in a specific field should examine.

Patent drafting preparation

Instead of doing everything from scratch and yourself, get my help to make an easy-to-digest package for your patent attorney to pick up and work on, with only some additional supplemental questions to ask.

Based on this, you can create an internal guideline for the next time you need to do something similar and save a lot of time on questions, doubts, and disappointments.

Testimonial 

Rikke Winckler

Owner @forældesparring.dk
3 October 2023

Rikke winckler from forældesparring. Dk with short gray hair and a green blouse smiles against a plain background, embracing the excitement of 2024 like they're ready for a sparring session in life's ring.

“I am completely satisfied”

“I am completely satisfied! Gyde was recommended to me to help me review contracts and agreements, and I was already given concrete paths to take within our 15-minute clarification conversation.

I had two cases I needed help with, and I solved one in the 15-minute clearing interview – and thus chose to continue the collaboration, to my great satisfaction.”

Rikke further shares the following after a tailored sparring package of about 5 hours:

“Gyde from PATENTsmarter™ is my go-to person when I need to review new agreements and contracts.”

“Gyde from PATENTsmarter™ is my go-to person when I need to review new agreements and contracts.

Gyde is a keen observer who skillfully examines agreements to provide an initial assessment and overview.

She then advises me impartially, allowing me to make the subsequent important decisions myself. Gyde excels at simplifying complex material and is an excellent help to me.”

Rikke winckler from forældesparring. Dk with short gray hair and a green blouse smiles against a plain background, embracing the excitement of 2024 like they're ready for a sparring session in life's ring.

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Testimonial 

Jette Heine

“My warmest recommendation to you, Gyde, I have become SO much wiser!”

“My warmest recommendation to you, Gyde, I have become SO much wiser!

Thank you so much, Gyde – your session has saved me a lot of money and misjudgments in relation to my business. And thank you for your honest and simple way of explaining the different concepts to me. And not to forget, your engaged interest in my business.

Once more: Thank you.”

In the dedicated article, read more about how Jette saved time and money by understanding her needs before trademarking a name.

Does it work?

Trust what PATENTsmarter™ customers and followers say…

Marie-Louise K.
Marie-Louise K.
27 April 2022 (Translated)
Gyde explains, so it's easy to understand.

Gyde from Patentsmarter gave me precisely what I needed. With her professional insight, she was able to inform me about what was legally possible and correct, and at the same time, she could advise me about what was appropriate to do.

Gyde is good at explaining so that you actually understand the technical and legal aspects you are not used to dealing with yourself.

- reviewing a free 15 minutes sparring session
Customer from Halsnæs
Customer from Halsnæs
21 October 2021 (Translated)
Useful advice on trademarks

I received very useful advice from this company. my company in matters of rights and trademark. The help was easy to understand and was given in a friendly and educational manner. It has ended up saving me quite a bit of money.

I can give my best recommendation to other companies or people who need help finding their way in the jungle of rules regarding rights to their own products and company name.

- reviewing a free 15 minutes sparring session
Frederik
Frederik
01 March 2022 (Translated)
Big recommendation from here

Big recommendation from here! Very competent introduction to the patent world.

- reviewing a 2 hours lecture and online beginners patent course at Biomedical design (Novo Nordisk Fonden and University of Copenhagen innovaion degree)
Ali K.
Ali K.
CEO Metaceutic A/S
03 May 2022 (Translated)
Incredibly competent and really good cooperation

Gyde has a very professional and sympathetic approach to advice in the patent world.

I have experienced Gyde as a mega knowledgeable and skilled person, and she has helped us both strategically and hands-on, to secure our IPR, FtO, and trademark protection, something that is incredibly important when you are sitting with innovative concepts, prototypes, and inventions.

Can highly recommend Gyde and Patentsmarter.

- reviewing a collaboration
Christoph v.d.G.
Christoph v.d.G.
Head of Global Clinical Development
20 December 2021
Clinical Development at H. Lundbeck A/S

In my area of responsibility at Lundbeck, clinical development in psychiatry, I always felt that my knowledge about the very important area of IP/patents is too fragmented. So I was extra happy that I got the opportunity to do a test drive with Gyde’s beta version of her newly developed webinar series of 3x2hs on this topic.

Gyde is a very competent senior patent attorney and developed an excellent, highly engaging and didactically very thought through curriculum which further shaped my perspective and strategic approach to IP/patent matters. Also newer challenges like use of digital health technologies in drug development were addressed.

If you are interested to learn more about IP/patents in a very insightful and entertaining way I can only recommend to attend this course.

- reviewing a 2X3 hours webinar about inventions in clinical trials
Joanna D.
Joanna D.
European Patent Attorney
02 March 2022
Excellent tool which is useful for...

Excellent tool which is useful for everyone wishing to understand intellectual property, from individual inventor, start-up to those working in a larger company. Competently presented and easy to follow!

- reviewing personal experience
Louise S. Dalbøge
Louise S. Dalbøge
Project Director, Gubra
23. June 2023
Presents a complex topic in a fun and engaging way.

We had the pleasure to learn about IP and patents from Gyde in a two-day workshop. Gyde facilitated a very nice workshop with a thought through curriculum and managed to communicate a rather complex topic in a highly engaging and fun way.

- reviewing 1 3-days patent workshop for project managers in research and development and a 2 hours beginners patent course for the entire research function.
Naja Klærke
CEO at NMove
19. January 2024
An absolutely HUGE recommendation
Gyde from PATENTsmarter in always made it understandable and motivating to look into this important subject of protecting my company assets. I came to her without any clearance of what exactly I was looking for, and on top of knowledge I got ideas and inputs boosting my creative work with name and concept in my business.

At no point she was focused on sales and business and I have felt helped and guided due to sincere interest in helping me protect my business against copyists. I happily enlisted for a Masterclass PATENTsmarter did on how to stay safe from someone copying you and again insights were useful, straight on and easy to understand.

An absolutely HUGE recommendation to ALL small, medium and large business to contact PATENTsmarter if you need help/advice/input on how to avoid being copied.

- reviewing a 2 hours workshop about finding a trademarkable business name for her next project.
Lærke Juhl
01 July 2024
Comment on Instagram, shared here with permission from @somelaerkejuhl

"The reason I specifically follow you is that you spell things out, in a super fun way!"
Rikke Winckler
18 December 2024 (Translated)
I am completely satisfied!

Gyde was recommended to me to help me review contracts and agreements, and I was already given concrete paths to take within our 15-minute clarification conversation.

I had two cases I needed help with, and I solved one in the 15-minute clearing interview – and thus chose to continue the collaboration, to my great satisfaction.

- reviewing a free 15 minutes sparring session
Rikke Winckler
December 2024 (Translated)
Gyde from PATENTsmarter™ is my go-to person when I need to review new agreements and contracts.

Gyde is a keen observer who skillfully examines agreements to provide an initial assessment and overview. She then advises me impartially, allowing me to make the subsequent important decisions myself. Gyde excels at simplifying complex material and is an excellent help to me.”

- reviewing a a 5 hours sparring bundle used to read and discuss a contract and prepare a negotiation strategy.

What are sparring sessions, how are they booked - and why you might need them...

Booking rules for idearlify® SPARRING sessions!

When you book an idearlify® SPARRING single sparring session or bundle, certain rules apply for e.g. when and how to cancel or reschedule.

Read them before you book!

Not legal advice

It is important to clarify that I do not provide legal advice during Sparring Sessions or any other offerings at PATENTsmarter™.

Instead, Sparring Sessions are a valuable opportunity for you to gain professional insights tailored to your unique situation. Through our discussions, we can examine how various factors may impact your business, empowering you to make informed decisions and create a strategic plan—whether before, during, or after consulting with legal advisors or patent attorneys.

I strongly believe in maintaining a clear distinction between those you seek for guidance in developing strategies and plans, and those who are compensated to execute the plans you create. By keeping this separation in mind, you can navigate your path more effectively and confidently.

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WHY Is hiring a patent attorney not enough?

Invest in one or more sparring sessions in good time, before engaging an IP lawyer or patent advisor.

Let me help you prepare what your advisors need to do what you asked for and need, so your advisors' work is well-defined and and pay for what you came for, without extras.

WHY Book a idearlify® SPARRING SESSION?

Gyde's sparring sessions can help you get unstuck or provide a starting point in what might feel as a chaotic minefield field of rules.

Longer sessions are better for supporting you with practical copy-defense actions, strategies or work - before, during or after you hire a lawyer or advisor.

WHY Book more than one idearlify® SPARRING SESSION??

If you want help with copy-defense planning and sticking to the plan without spending too much or losing motivation, Sparring bundles are perfect for you.

Let's make your intellectual property work as a natural part of your workflows, together!

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ANSVARSFRASKRIVELSE: PATENTsmarter™ er ikke juridisk rådgivning

PATENTsmarter™ er ikke et patentadvokatfirma og yder ikke juridisk eller anden rådgivning.

PATENTsmarter™ er et informations- og uddannelseswebsted, der drives af European Patent Attorneys (og Dansk CErtificeret Patent Agenter), herunder specifikt ejeren, grundlæggeren og CEO for PATENTsmarter™, Gyde Balzer Carstensen.

Læs venligst vores Forretningsbetingelser, før du bruger de oplysninger , der tilbydes i shoppen eller på anden måde af PATENTsmarter™.

Alle Produkter og ydelser, blogs, mentoring, skræddersyede løsninger, events, webinarer, workshops og meget mere, herunder materiale eller indhold, der deles af PATENTsmarter™, er udelukkende til uddannelsesmæssige og illustrative formål, der har til formål at give en bedre forståelse af loven og dens potentielle muligheder og risici, og kan ikke opfattes som juridisk rådgivning.  

 

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Indholdet garanteres ikke at være korrekt eller opdateret med de seneste nationale eller internationale lovændringer. Nogle gange må begreber blive forenklet for at reducere kompleksiteten og sikre en bedre begrebsforståelse, hvilket betyder, at udvalgte emner eller aspekter kan være udeladt eller ikke fremhævet fra alle vinkler.  

Brug oplysningerne – men husk at få professionel rådgivning

Det er dit (brugerens) ansvar som virksomhedsejer at sikre, at du kender de juridiske konsekvenser af dine handlinger og dermed også at konsultere en patentadvokat eller juridisk rådgiver, før du handler på baggrund af noget, du har lært eller konkluderet på baggrund af produkter, ydelser og indhold leveret af PATENTsmarter™.

Selvom PATENTsmarter™ kan hjælpe med at strømline dit arbejde og fremhæve tilgængelige muligheder og risici, der skal overvejes, kan det ikke erstatte rådgivning fra en patentkonsulent eller juridisk rådgiver.

Din specifikke situation, forretningsmodel, produktdetaljer, konkurrentsituation og adfærd er nogle af de aspekter, der påvirker din juridiske status, og som i nogle tilfælde kan synes at være i modstrid med det, du har lært på f.eks. specifikke PATENTsmarter™-kurser.  

 

Forventninger, resultater og succes

PATENTsmarter™ garanterer eller lover ikke specifikke resultater eller udfald for virksomheder eller enkeltpersoner, der deltager i eller bruger produkter eller ydelser, der leveres via denne webside eller tilknyttede ydelser.  

 

Din virksomhed, dit ansvar – husk at søge forretningskritisk rådgivning, før du handler

Alle kan lære med PATENTsmarter™, men resultaterne vil variere og afhænge af sagsspecifikke detaljer, forståelse af det præsenterede indhold, den personlige indsats, der er forbundet med at oversætte det, og rådgivernes kompetence, som forklaret ovenfor.

Hvis du ønsker min praktiske støtte som din rådgiver, kan dette ikke ske gennem PATENTsmarter™. Du kan kontakte mig via min konsulentaftale med Larsen Birkeholm; men da dette er en helt uafhængig virksomhed, skal du ikke forvente rabatter eller andre fordele som følge af køb af PATENTsmarter™. Jeg tilbyder kun et begrænset antal rådgivningstimer hos Larsen & Birkeholm, så det kan være nødvendigt at kontakte mig i god tid, hvis du ønsker min sagsspecifikke service.

Important disclaimer:

PATENTsmarter™ content, offers & services are not legal advice

PATENTsmarter™ is not a patent law firm and does not provide legal or any other advice.

PATENTsmarter™ is an informational and educational website operated by European Patent Attorneys, particularly the Owner, founder, and CEO of PATENTsmarter™, Gyde Balzer Carstensen.

Please read the Terms & Conditions before using the information offered in the shop or by any other means by PATENTsmarter™.

All Products and Services, Blogs, Mentoring, Tailor-made Solutions, Events, Webinars, Workshops, and more, including any Material or Content shared by PATENTsmarter™, are for educational and illustrative purposes only, aimed at better understanding the law and its potential opportunities and risks, and cannot be construed as legal advice.

Simplification may be necessary to improve the conceptual understanding

The content is not guaranteed to be correct or updated with recent national or international law changes. Sometimes concepts have been simplified to reduce complexity and to ensure a better conceptual understanding, which means that selected topics or aspects may be omitted or not highlighted from all angles.

Use the information - but remember to get professional advice

It is your (the user’s) responsibility as a business owner to ensure that you know the legal consequences of your actions and, thus, also to consult a patent attorney or legal advisor before you act on anything you learned or concluded based on Products, Services, and Content provided by PATENTsmarter™.

Although PATENTsmarter™ can help streamline your work and highlight available opportunities and risks to consider, it cannot replace seeking advice from a patent attorney or legal advisor.

Your specific situation, business model, product details, competitor situation, and behavior are some of the aspects affecting your legal status and may, in some cases, seem to contradict what you learned in e.g., specific PATENTsmarter™ courses.

Expectations, results, and success

PATENTsmarter™ does not guarantee or promise specific results or outcomes for businesses or individuals participating in or using Products or Services provided via this web page or associated Services.

Any person can learn with PATENTsmarter™, but results will vary and depend on case-specific details, understanding of the content presented, the personal effort involved in translating it, and the competence of advisors, as explained above.

Your business, your responsibility - remember to seek critical advice before you act

If you want my hands-on support as your counsel, this can not be done through PATENTsmarter™. You can reach out to me through my consultancy agreement with Larsen & Birkeholm; however, since this is an entirely independent business, please do not expect discounts or other perks due to the purchase of PATENTsmarter™ products. I only offer a limited number of counseling hours at Larsen & Birkeholm, so you may need to reach out in good time if you would like my case-specific services.