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Protecting Business Innovations via Patent
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Offered by

About

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

Modules

Welcome!

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Meet and greet your peers!

1 Videos

  • Protecting Business Innovations Course Trailer

2 Readings

  • Course Outline
  • Assignments and Grading

Week 1 - Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 1.0 Introduction to Patent Overview

Patent Basics

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Share your experiences.

6 Videos

  • 1.1 What is a patent?
  • 1.2 What do patents protect?
  • 1.3 Why do governments create them?
  • 1.4 How does a law get made?
  • 1.5 How do we get a patent?
  • 1.6 Where are patents valid?

Week 1 - Summary

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  • 1.7 Introduction to patent summary

Week 1 Quiz

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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Introduction to Patent Quiz

Week 2 Introduction

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  • 2.0 Process of getting a patent overview

Getting a Patent

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Abusing Provisional Patents

4 Videos

  • 2.1 Step 1: Obtaining a provisional patent
  • 2.2 Step 2: Formal patent application
  • 2.3 Step 3: Review and appeal process
  • 2.4 Step 4: Going to court

Week 2 Summary

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  • 2.5 Process of getting a patent summary

Week 2 Quiz

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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Process of Getting a Patent Quiz

Week 3 Introduction

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  • 3.0 Utility patent requirements overview

Utility Patent Requirements

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Determination of non-obviousness.

5 Videos

  • 3.1 #1. Novelty
  • 3.2 #2. Utility
  • 3.3 #3. Non-Obviousness
  • 3.4 Demonstrating non-obviousness
  • 3.5 Non-obviousness cases: PBJ & Bathroom Brush

Week 3 Summary

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  • 3.6 Utility patent requirements summary

Week 3 Quiz

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  • Week 3 Utility Patent Requirements Quiz

Week 4 Overview

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  • 4.0 Advanced patent topics overview

Advanced Patent Topics

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Getting a software patent
  • Biotech revolution

3 Videos

  • 4.1 Software patents & business process patents
  • 4.2 Patenting life
  • 4.3 Patent trolls

Case studies

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3 Videos

  • 4.4 Samsung vs. Apple
  • 4.5 Grim Reaper and Pretzel Crisps
  • Pretzel Crisps (optional for background info)

Week 4 Summary

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  • 4.6 Advanced patent topics summary

Week 4 Quiz

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  • Advanced patent topics quiz

Peer Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Case Evaluation for Software Patents

Course Summary

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    • 2 Readings
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  • 5.0 Patent course summary

2 Readings

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"Protecting Business Innovations via Patent" is a foundational course offered by Coursera, focusing on practical and commercial aspects of patent protection. It covers essential topics like patent issuance, costs, and validity, alongside advanced concepts such as software patents and patent trolls. Suitable for learners without prior knowledge in law, business, or engineering, the course combines lectures and engaging case studies. The 600-minute duration offers flexible learning through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for business and management enthusiasts looking to safeguard innovations.

Theodore Henry King CLARK
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Theodore Henry King CLARK