Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Informações sobre o curso

This course assumes no prior knowledge in law, business or engineering. However, students with backgrounds in all three areas will find useful concepts or ideas in the course on how to protect business innovations using patents. The approach taken in this course is practical and commercial rather than theoretical. A combination of lectures and case studies help to illustrate the concepts and make the course more interesting. After completing this course, students should be able to understand how patents are issued and protect innovations, including: What is a patent? What do they protect? How do we get a patent? Where are patents valid? How much do they cost? In addition to basic concepts the course also deals with advanced topics such as: software patents, business process patents, patenting life, patent trolls and multiple case examples of large and small companies using patents and patent lawsuits. We also expect you to have fun in this course. So go forth and enjoy!

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Aprox. 4 horas restantes

Sugerido: 5 hours/week

English

Legendas: English

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Comece imediatamente e aprenda em seu próprio cronograma.

Nível iniciante

Aprox. 4 horas restantes

Sugerido: 5 hours/week

English

Legendas: English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Patents

Welcome to Protecting Business Innovations via Patents! Why are patents so important? You will learn about the basics of patents and how they are useful in protecting innovation as well as some of the limitations and costs of patents. This first module allows you to "survey the buffet". Before you start your survey of Patents, take some time to review the assignments, grading and general course guidelines for this course. Also, don't forget to introduce yourself and say hello to your fellow learners. ...

9 videos (Total 61 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Protecting Business Innovations Course Trailer2m

1.0 Introduction to Patent Overview4m

1.1 What is a patent?8m

1.2 What do patents protect?8m

1.3 Why do governments create them?9m

1.4 How does a law get made?5m

1.5 How do we get a patent?7m

1.6 Where are patents valid?8m

1.7 Introduction to patent summary5m

2 readings

Course Outline10m

Assignments and Grading10m

1 practice exercises

Week 1 Introduction to Patent Quiz16m

2

Section

1 hour to complete

PROCESS OF GETTING A PATENT

This week we will look at the process of getting a patent in terms of the time, cost and effort required for each step of the patenting process. Here's where you plan your assault on the buffet....

6 videos (Total 43 min), 1 quiz

6 videos

2.0 Process of getting a patent overview2m

2.1 Step 1: Obtaining a provisional patent5m

2.2 Step 2: Formal patent application6m

2.3 Step 3: Review and appeal process9m

2.4 Step 4: Going to court9m

2.5 Process of getting a patent summary8m

1 practice exercises

Week 2 Process of Getting a Patent Quiz16m

3

Section

1 hour to complete

UTILITY PATENT REQUIREMENTS

We get down to the details on what is needed to submit a formal patent application including providing evidence regarding novelty, utility and non-obviousness. Let's dig in to the main meal....

7 videos (Total 56 min), 1 quiz

7 videos

3.0 Utility patent requirements overview4m

3.1 #1. Novelty7m

3.2 #2. Utility10m

3.3 #3. Non-Obviousness7m

3.4 Demonstrating non-obviousness8m

3.5 Non-obviousness cases: PBJ & Bathroom Brush9m

3.6 Utility patent requirements summary6m

1 practice exercises

Week 3 Utility Patent Requirements Quiz16m

4

Section

2 hours to complete

ADVANCED PATENT TOPICS

You left room for dessert right? In this week we learn about patent trolls, software patents, business process patents, patenting life and case examples of large and small companies using and going to court over patents....

8 videos (Total 74 min), 1 quiz

8 videos

4.0 Advanced patent topics overview5m

4.1 Software patents & business process patents10m

4.2 Patenting life8m

4.3 Patent trolls9m

4.4 Samsung vs. Apple11m

4.5 Grim Reaper and Pretzel Crisps10m

Pretzel Crisps (optional for background info)9m

4.6 Advanced patent topics summary10m

1 practice exercises

Advanced patent topics quiz16m

5

Section

3 hours to complete

Putting your knowledge to work

Instead of an exam, we are going to have you apply your newfound knowledge to evaluate an actual patent case that went to court. All of the knowledge gained and discussions from Weeks 1-4 will help you ...

1 video (Total 7 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

1 videos

Patent course summary6m

2 readings

Please rate this course! :)10m

Enroll in other Protecting Business Innovation Courses10m

1 practice exercises

Give us feedback on this course! :)38m

Instructor

Theodore Henry King CLARK

Associate Professor

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

HKUST - A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia and the world....

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I pay for this course?
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