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.
Patent Law
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Patent Law
This course is part of Intellectual Property Law Specialization
Instructor: R. Polk Wagner
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What you'll 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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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces patent law - what patents are, what they cover, how they are enforced, and the structure of the U.S. patent system.
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7 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
What exactly can you patent? This module delves into the important details of the various patentability requirements.
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9 videos6 readings3 assignments
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.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment
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.
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8 videos4 readings1 peer review
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