In our modern technologically-based economy, the creation and enforcement of patent rights can make or break a business. With record numbers of patents being issued every year, the stakes for inventors (and, indeed, their lawyers) continue to rise, even as the patent law and its administration faces growing criticism.
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Intellectual Property Law SpecializationUniversity of PennsylvaniaAbout this Course
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What you will learn
Explain the scope and limits of patent protection
Analyze and apply the standards of patentability to navigate the requirements of patent law.
Interpret the importance and significance of specific patent claims presented in an issued patent
Develop strategies for addressing patent infringement
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The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
What is Patent Law?
This module introduces patent law - what patents are, what they cover, how they are enforced, and the structure of the U.S. patent system.
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 45 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
7 videos
The Importance of Patent Claims7m
Understanding a Patent12m
The Institutional Structure of the Patent System8m
Enforcement via the U.S. Courts4m
Life of a Patent6m
Takeaway Points2m
4 readings
Pre-Course Survey (Optional)10m
Segway Patent25m
Optional Reading: Understanding Patent Claims30m
Trends in Patent Lawsuits25m
3 practice exercises
Patent Document
Life of a Patent
Module 1 Quiz20m
3 hours to complete
Patentability
What exactly can you patent? This module delves into the important details of the various patentability requirements.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 41 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
9 videos
The Standards for Patentability2m
Patent Disclosure Requirement6m
The Novelty Requirement3m
The Nonobviousness Requirement4m
The Inventorship Requirement3m
The Utility Requirement3m
The Subject Matter Requirement6m
Takeaway Points1m
6 readings
Patent Prosecution25m
Optional Reading: Patentability Requirements25m
Understanding the Enablement Requirement25m
Patent Obviousness25m
Inventor? Author? Contributor? Owner?10m
When Can an Invention Be Patented?10m
3 practice exercises
Disclosure Requirement
Utility
Module 2 Quiz25m
1 hour to complete
The Scope of a Patent
Once you have a patent, what exactly do you have? This module explores the exact scope and limits of patent coverage through a close study of patent claims.
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 33 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 videos
The Components of Patent Claims6m
Interpreting Patent Claims6m
How to Define Claim Terms7m
Caveats and Cautions when Determining Patent Coverage3m
Takeaway Points2m
1 reading
Patent Claim Structure30m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz20m
3 hours to complete
Patent Enforcement
Once you have a patent, how do you enforce it? This module looks at patent enforcement as well as patent avoidance. We also take a close look at the fascinating case of the Super Soaker patent.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 49 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
The Mechanics of Patent Enforcement8m
Patent Infringement2m
Case Study: The Super Soaker6m
The Doctrine of Equivalents5m
How to Avoid Infringement4m
Remedies for Infringement6m
Takeaway Points1m
4 readings
Optional Reading Doctrine of Equivalents25m
Patent Claims: Broad vs. Narrow30m
Concluding Thoughts10m
Post-Course Survey (Optional)10m
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by MAJan 18, 2020
The selection of course topics were knowledgeful and the way lectures were delivered absolutely excellent. The final assignment was indeed practical which provided handsome learning.
by MFMar 19, 2020
Very well explained and entertaining. Sufficient level of detail. Even though I am quite experienced on topic, I still could learn new things. Recommended.
by GCJan 17, 2020
Clearly presented, hits the main points needed and gives good examples to work with. Very helpful and genuinely an education.
by MKDec 26, 2019
Thanks to everyone who contributed, got a lot of comprehensive and useful information about patent law through this course.
About the Intellectual Property Law Specialization
Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright for the Harry Potter franchise has generated over $25 billion to date, and the trademarked brands of the world’s largest tech companies now eclipse $100 billion in value. But what makes these intangible assets so valuable?
Through the courses in this specialization, you will learn the differences between the various forms of U.S. intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and their various applications to human innovations. Drawing from that knowledge, you will then work to develop a trademark strategy for a company, analyze a patent document, and address a copyright cease-and-desist request. After completing these hands-on projects, you will have the necessary framework to craft integrated intellectual property strategies tailored to an organization’s core business goals.
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