Innovation Academy by PatSnap

What Is A Patent?

In this module, we walk through how a patent protects an idea, and how this can differ on a case-by-case basis. Plus, you’ll learn the pros and cons of securing a patent and the protection it offers.

Types of IP and Strategy

Industry expert Donal O'Connell takes a deep dive into these key areas: IP Risk management; Open Source Software; Trade Secrets; Copyright and Trademarks; Patents in China; Starting a start-up; Protecting IP; Design Rights; Standard Essential Patents

Patent and IP Basics

Duncan Clark, Innovation Intelligence and Patent expert guides us through getting started with patents, the technical and legal framework for patents and how to do an FTO search.

Patent Intelligence

Patents offer a rich source of intelligence that can inform your innovation strategy while also reducing litigation risk. Learn how to extract intelligence from patents—whether or not you plan to patent—so you can make better business decisions.

Beyond Patents

Great innovation intelligence draws from multiple sources to help innovators make smart decisions about inventive technologies. Connecting innovation intelligence across an organization can improve collaboration, efficiency and overall innovation.

Intellectual Property in Life Sciences

Our industry instructors explore some key areas in depth. Enroll to learn about the commercialization of ideas in Life Sciences, how to effectively patent your sequences and what you can patent in biotechnology.