EXCPE 5465 - The Patent Pathway - From Idea to Intellectual Property Protection

3 units

Online and Continuing Education

This course offers in-depth insights into safeguarding intellectual assets by equipping learners with essential knowledge about patents in Canada. Topics include: differentiating intellectual property types and uses; identifying and evaluating patentability criteria; differentiating patentability versus freedom to operate; determining when to file a patent; the patent application process; identifying steps between filing a patent application and receiving a patent; analyzing real-world case studies to understand the impact of patents on innovation, competition, and industry dynamics.

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