For aspiring and active entrepreneurs, this course focuses on the opportunities and challenges of intellectual property. Intellectual property is a commonly discussed, often misunderstand, element of entrepreneurship and law. Knowing how to create and manage patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets is a valuable skill for entrepreneurs and business leaders.
This course is part of the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization
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No prior experience required.
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Understand intellectual property and how it impacts the success of entrepreneurs and companies.
Learn what is patentable and how to secure a patent.
Know how copyrights and trademarks are created and managed.
Appreciate the role that trade secrets play in companies.
Skills you will gain
- Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Business Law
- Entrepreneurship
- Trademarks
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs
Patents
Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Secrets
Next Steps
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