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1 Getting started with patents
Patents: An Introduction
An introductory course explaining how the patent world relates to activities in R&D.
2 The technical and legal framework for patents
Patents: An Introduction
Beginner’s course covering patent types, families, classifications and legal statuses.
3 Understanding patents and their role
Using information in Intellectual Property for R&D
Exploring patents and how they relate to market & innovation strategies.
4 How to successfully commercialize IP
Using information in Intellectual Property for R&D
Starter’s guide on how to commercialize patents and innovation.
5 How are patents valued?
Using information in Intellectual Property for R&D
Intermediate course. Learn the different methodologies for valuing patents.
6 Master the Art of Patent Search
Using information in Intellectual Property for R&D
A starter's guide to confidently constructing patent search queries.
7 IP Risk and IP Risk Management
Intellectual Property and Corporate Strategy
Must-have knowledge on to how to identify and manage IP risk successfully.
8 Does IP matter with Open Source Software?
Intellectual Property and Corporate Strategy
Evaluate your organization’s exposure to IP risks posed by Open Source Software.
9 How to manage trade secrets
Intellectual Property and Corporate Strategy
A practical guide on how to successfully manage trade secrets.
10 Copyright, trademarks and design rights
Intellectual Property and Corporate Strategy
A primer course covering copyright, trademarks and design rights.
About Academy by PatSnap
Academy by PatSnap provides free online video courses so individuals and organizations can broaden knowledge of intellectual property (IP) to drive ideas, creativity and commercial success.
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Free Access
Enjoy free access to training from specialists in the field. Our courses include guest lecturers from universities, consultancies and experts in all areas of intellectual property.
Your own profile
Track your progress and keep tabs on where you’re up to on the courses you’re taking. Identify new areas where you can advance your understanding.
Test your knowledge
Find out how much you’ve learned from our series of bite size videos and challenge yourself with our interactive tests and quizzes.