Refund Policy

Refund Policy

• Virtual Seminars

  Non refundable but delegates can transfer to a colleague up to 24 hours before the virtual seminar.

• Seminars

  Refunds are available if notification at [email protected] is received up to until 14 working days before the event; thereafter no refunds payable but delegate substitution can take place.

• Webinars

  Non refundable but delegates can transfer to a colleague up to 24 hours before the webinar.

• Virtual Conferences

  Non refundable but delegates can transfer to a colleague up to 24 hours before the webinar.

• Virtual Social Events for CIPA Members

  Non refundable. Delegates can transfer their place to another member up to 7 days before the event. It is strictly a maximum of 7 days due to having to ensure that the items needed to participate in the event will arrive on time.

• IPEC Course

  Non refundable.

• EPO Proceedings Course
  Full pre-payment is required before we issue part 1 course materials. This event is non refundable however in exceptional circumstances and with sufficient notice you can transfer your booking to a colleague within your organisation.
• Membership Fees

  Members will have until 31 March to inform CIPA is that the membership fee you have paid for is no longer valid – at [email protected] otherwise it is non refundable.

• IP Ball

  Non refundable but delegates can transfer to a colleague up to 5 working days before the event.

• Publications

  Once the book has been received the order cannot be cancelled or returned. In the unlikely event your order is damaged, we will issue you a replacement copy if we are notified within 14 days of receipt. Please contact us at [email protected].

• Introductory Patent Paralegal Course (IPPC)

  If a candidate withdraws from the course, the fee paid is neither refundable nor transferable after registration onto the course has been confirmed by CIPA.

• Regional Meetings

  Regional meetings are non-refundable for delegates however transferable to a colleague up to 48 hours in advance of the event.

• Conferences (in-person)

  Refunds are available if notification at [email protected] is received up to until 7 working days before the event; thereafter no refunds payable but delegate substitution can take place.

• Conference Dinners 2023

  Non refundable but can change to a colleague 5 days before.

• Life Science Conference 2023

  Tickets are non-refundable if notification at [email protected] is received less than 4 weeks prior to the event. After this point, delegates can transfer their ticket to a colleague up to 3 days before the event.

  Refunds may be offered on a discretionary basis, if CIPA is able to find a replacement within a reasonable timeframe.