EXCPE 5465 - The Patent Pathway - From Idea to Intellectual Property Protection
Course Description
This course offers in-depth insights into safeguarding intellectual assets by equipping learners with essential knowledge about patents in Canada. Topics include: differentiating intellectual property types and uses; identifying and evaluating patentability criteria; differentiating patentability versus freedom to operate; determining when to file a patent; the patent application process; identifying steps between filing a patent application and receiving a patent; analyzing real-world case studies to understand the impact of patents on innovation, competition, and industry dynamics.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at innovators, business owners, researchers, students, industry leaders, and anyone who has knowledge or ideas that need to be protected, this course helps learners ensure your Intellectual Property is protected in a way to create maximum value.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- List and match the types of intellectual property protection and what they are used for.
- Identify if a patent is the correct approach.
- Understand how a patent can help protect your idea and create competitive advantage.
- Understand the types of material that can be protected using patents.
- How patents differ from other intellectual property (copyright, trade secrets, etc).
- Understand the timeframe of filing and obtaining a patent.
Notes
Intellectual Property & Commercialization Online Micro-courses
The Government of Alberta has been helping researchers, entrepreneurs, and industries build the province for over a century. With the help of a provincial grant and the in-depth knowledge of subject matter experts, the University of Alberta, Concordia University of Edmonton, and the University of Lethbridge have collaboratively developed a three-course series focused on Intellectual Property.
Intellectual property (IP) is a cornerstone of innovation. It bridges the gap between creative ideas and tangible economic benefits. With Alberta at the forefront of research and innovation, these courses aim to foster a forward-thinking approach to intellectual property that drives economic growth and competitive advantage.
Through engaging activities and authentic case studies, course participants will acquire a robust understanding of IP in general as well as sector-specific contexts such as energy, agriculture, artificial intelligence technology, and health life sciences. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, researcher, or industry professional, this series will provide you with the information needed to maximize the value of intellectual assets in today’s dynamic global landscape.
Course Fees
Thanks to support from the Government of Alberta registrations in all three courses are currently available for free ($0.00).
Recommendations
Registration is Open for all Three Micro-Courses:
- EXCPE 5463 - IP Strategy and Management: This course explores the foundational principles of intellectual property, its strategic applications, and organizational management. (Concordia University of Edmonton)
- EXCPE 5464 - IP Forward Mindset - Recognition and Commercialization: This course focuses on the basics of Canadian intellectual property and how to protect and commercialize IP assets effectively. (University of Lethbridge)
- EXCPE 5465 - The Patent Pathway - From Idea to Intellectual Property Protection: This course offers in-depth insights into the patent process. (University of Alberta)