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Patent courses can help you learn the intricacies of patent law, the application process, and strategies for protecting intellectual property. You can build skills in conducting patent searches, drafting patent claims, and navigating legal frameworks. Many courses introduce tools like patent databases and software for managing intellectual property portfolios, that support evaluating innovations and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Popular Patent Courses and Certifications


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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Engineering and Product Design Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology I

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Line, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Materials science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Issue

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    703 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, People Management, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions, Commercialization, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Priorities, Commercialization, Ideation, Prioritization, New Product Development, Strategic Prioritization, Entrepreneurship

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Design Thinking, User Research, Design, Style Guides

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Project Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    874 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, User Experience, Interactive Design, Peer Review, UI/UX Research, Wireframing, Collaborative Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Solution Design, Competitive Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Plan Execution, Product Development, Commercialization, Innovation, Ideation, Market Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Knowledge Transfer, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, digital literacy, Digital Analysis, Process Development, Data Storage, Media and Communications, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Target Audience, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The 3D Printing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Design, Design, Business Economics, Materials science, Innovation, Product Development, New Product Development, Cost Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patent courses

  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University
  • Ferrous Technology I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
  • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft
  • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University
  • From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch: Coursera
  • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
  • Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes: University of California, Davis

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