EXCPE 5465 - The Patent Pathway - From Idea to Intellectual Property Protection
9293191
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous
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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.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should 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.
- 🗸Most learners can complete this course within three hours.
- 🗸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)
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