Learn the fundamental and practical aspects of intellectual property (IP), emphasizing IP strategies. Learn about forms of IP, IP strategy, IP markets, start-ups, negotiations involving IP, IP due diligence, technology transfer, licensing and commercialization, valuation, and metrics-based quality assessment of IP. There will be an emphasis on IP strategy from the standpoint of corporations and universities. Take a trip to the US Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA.
- Offer training on various forms of IP with an emphasis on patents;
- IP Primer – Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade-Secrets
- IP strategy for startups and corporations
- Performing portfolio analysis
- Marketing strategy for licensing IP assets
- IP markets
- Litigation of IP
- Negotiations involving IP in contracts such as licenses and research agreements
- Overall training on protection, marketing, assessment, valuation, commercialization and monetization of IP asset
Testimonials
"Overall, I’d say that the IP course was one of the most beneficial courses that I took. It was the very first course that I took, and I’ve had to use the knowledge from that course in many different classes as well as in my professional career." (May 2019)
Technical Skills
This course includes exercises in:
- Searching and reading patents
- Drafting patent claims
- Negotiating IP agreements
- Using proprietary software to determine patent quality
- Identifying technology convergence
Experiential Learning
- Guest lectures from scientists, executives, and patent attorneys from different industries who are experts in the IP field.
- Visit the U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, VA for seminars on current topics and case studies in the field of intellectual property.