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Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of Maryland, College Park
  • Offered by

About

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. Regardless of size and industry, a business’s intellectual property is often more valuable than its physical assets. Companies invest tremendous resources in developing innovative new products and services. Intellectual property law discourages competitors from immediately profiting from another’s invention, and provides incentives for continued innovation. "Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs" is one of three courses in the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization" by Coursera and the University of Maryland. This specialization explores the critical legal and business issues entrepreneurs face as they build and launch a new venture. Learners examine real-world scenarios and address legal and business issues from ideation to all of the important junctures along the path to success. Significant attention is placed on new venture formation, intellectual property management, and contracts and financing arrangements.

Modules

Overview

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Welcome
  • Meet the Faculty
  • Connect with Your Classmates

Expand Your Learning

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
  • Accelerate Your Career with the #1 Online Master’s Degree for Startup Entrepreneurs and Corporate Innovators

Overview of Intellectual Property

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

2 Videos

  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Agreements

2 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Constitutional Roots

Patents

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

4 Videos

  • Overview of Patents
  • Protecting Your Ideas with Patents
  • Invention Disclosures
  • Patent Application Process

4 Readings

  • Introduction to Patents
  • Types of Patents
  • Patent Enforcement
  • Patent Infringement

Challenge Activity

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Authoring a Patent Application (Optional)

Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Secrets

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

3 Videos

  • Copyright
  • Trademarks
  • Trade Secrets

4 Readings

  • Copyright
  • Trademarks
  • Trade Secrets
  • Intellectual Property Strategy (Optional)

Next Steps

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Congratulations!
  • Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
  • Accelerate Your Career with the #1 Online Master’s Degree for Startup Entrepreneurs and Corporate Innovators
  • Acknowledgements

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"Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs" is a foundational course focused on the critical aspects of intellectual property in business. Designed for aspiring and active entrepreneurs, it covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Offered by Coursera and the University of Maryland, this 540-minute course is part of the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization." Ideal for those looking to safeguard their innovations, it provides practical insights into managing intellectual property effectively. Subscription options include Starter and Professional tiers.

Wilson L. White
Instructors

Wilson L. White

Dr. James V. Green
Instructors

Dr. James V. Green