Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

Name: Protecting Business Innovations via Patent
Rating: 4.789980732177264 (519 reviews)

This course is part of Protecting Business Innovation Specialization

Instructor: Theodore Henry King CLARK

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.8

(519 reviews)

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Flexible schedule

Approx. 10 hours

Learn at your own pace

96%

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There are 5 modules in this course

Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

Watch Course Overview: https://youtu.be/mUja4iwbrTE 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! Other courses in the Protecting Business Innovations series: 1. Copyright: https://www.coursera.org/learn/protect-business-innovations-copyright 2. Trademark: https://www.coursera.org/learn/protect-business-innovations-trademark 3. Patent: https://www.coursera.org/learn/protect-business-innovations-patent 4. Strategy: https://www.coursera.org/learn/protect-business-innovations-strategy

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.

What's included

9 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

9 videosTotal 60 minutes

Protecting Business Innovations Course Trailer2 minutesPreview module
1.0 Introduction to Patent Overview4 minutes
1.1 What is a patent?8 minutes
1.2 What do patents protect?8 minutes
1.3 Why do governments create them?9 minutes
1.4 How does a law get made?5 minutes
1.5 How do we get a patent?7 minutes
1.6 Where are patents valid?8 minutes
1.7 Introduction to patent summary5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Outline10 minutes
Assignments and Grading10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 1 Introduction to Patent Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Meet and greet your peers!10 minutes
Share your experiences.10 minutes

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.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 43 minutes

2.0 Process of getting a patent overview2 minutesPreview module
2.1 Step 1: Obtaining a provisional patent5 minutes
2.2 Step 2: Formal patent application6 minutes
2.3 Step 3: Review and appeal process9 minutes
2.4 Step 4: Going to court9 minutes
2.5 Process of getting a patent summary8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 2 Process of Getting a Patent Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Abusing Provisional Patents10 minutes

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.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 56 minutes

3.0 Utility patent requirements overview4 minutesPreview module
3.1 #1. Novelty7 minutes
3.2 #2. Utility10 minutes
3.3 #3. Non-Obviousness7 minutes
3.4 Demonstrating non-obviousness8 minutes
3.5 Non-obviousness cases: PBJ & Bathroom Brush9 minutes
3.6 Utility patent requirements summary6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Week 3 Utility Patent Requirements Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Determination of non-obviousness.10 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 74 minutes

4.0 Advanced patent topics overview5 minutesPreview module
4.1 Software patents & business process patents10 minutes
4.2 Patenting life8 minutes
4.3 Patent trolls9 minutes
4.4 Samsung vs. Apple11 minutes
4.5 Grim Reaper and Pretzel Crisps10 minutes
Pretzel Crisps (optional for background info)9 minutes
4.6 Advanced patent topics summary10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Advanced patent topics quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Getting a software patent10 minutes
Biotech revolution10 minutes

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

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1 video2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

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Theodore Henry King CLARK

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Protecting Business Innovations via Patent

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There are 5 modules in this course

Introduction to Patents

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PROCESS OF GETTING A PATENT

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UTILITY PATENT REQUIREMENTS

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ADVANCED PATENT TOPICS

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