This Intellectual Property (IP) training session is part of a brand-new lecture series, organised in co-operation with the European Patent Academy of the EPO, that addresses the IP-related aspects of EU-funded projects in five areas. It introduces the main aspects of IP management, notably IP ownership, protection and exploitation. Each lecture explores the interface between patents and the respective technical field. The lectures may be of interest to a variety of audiences, from researchers to technology transfer officers.