Patents & Trademarks
Learn the Patent and Trademark Process
In this two part course you will learn about how to Patent your invention or technology and the Trademark process.
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In this two part course you will learn about how to Patent your invention or technology and the Trademark process.
In this two part course you will learn about how to Patent your invention or technology and the Trademark process.
We'll first start with patents, where you'll get an introduction to patents, including what can be patented, type of patents and the process of patent application.
A patent is a right granted to the owner of an invention that prevents others from making, using, importing or selling the invention without that person's permission. Whether you're an individual, a business or part of a corporate team, if you have idea or invention then you need to learn about how patent law can protect it. Protecting a great idea or invention is important.
You'll learn all about patents. Learn about the process of obtaining a patent, patent law and the protection of ideas. In addition, students will learn about patent infringement and how to search for existing patents.
In the second part of the course we'll go over trademarks.
We'll give you an overview of trademark law, explaining the difference between trademarks and other kinds of intellectual property.
We'll then demonstrate how to register and renew a trademark, and what to do if your registration is refused. You'll then learn how to deal with others using your trademark, and how to respond to a demand letter stating that you are allegedly infringing on someone's trademark.
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Learning objectives
- Learn the patent and trademark process.
- Learn about patent rights and the basics of patent law.
- Learn about the different types of patents.
- Learn the patent process.
- Get an introduction to patents.
- Overview of trademarks.
- Learn how to register and renew a trademark.
- What to do if your trademark registration is refused.
- Learn how to deal with others using your trademark.
- Learn the patent and trademark process.
- Learn about patent rights and the basics of patent law.
- Learn about the different types of patents.
- Learn the patent process.
- Get an introduction to patents.
- Overview of trademarks.
- Learn how to register and renew a trademark.
- What to do if your trademark registration is refused.
- Learn how to deal with others using your trademark.
Syllabus
Welcome
Introduction
An Overview of Patents
Types of Patents
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Activities
Take Trademark Quizzes
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Regular practice can help bolster your understanding of the nuances of trademark law.
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Find online trademark quizzes or practice questions.
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Take the quizzes and review your answers to identify areas where you need more practice.
Review Patent Search
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Navigating patent law can be a daunting task. Sharpening your search skills will help you effectively navigate when researching topics for your project.
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Familiarize yourself with the different patent search databases.
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Learn how to use the Boolean operators AND, OR, and NOT to combine search terms.
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Practice searching for patents using different combinations of keywords.
Create a Patent Outline
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This will help you better understand the steps involved in the patent process.
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Watch a tutorial on how to create a patent outline.
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Follow the steps in the tutorial to create an outline for your own patent.
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Discuss Patent Law with Peers
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Exchanging ideas and insights with peers can deepen your understanding of patent law.
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Join a study group or online forum where you can discuss patent law with others.
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Ask questions, share your insights, and participate in discussions.
Attend a Patent Law Workshop
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This will provide you with an excellent opportunity to learn about patent law from experts in the field and ask questions.
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Find a patent law workshop that is relevant to your interests.
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Register for the workshop and attend all of the sessions.
Mentor Others
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This can be a great way to reinforce your understanding of patent law by sharing it with others.
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Volunteer as a mentor for a student organization or online forum.
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Provide guidance and support to other students who are interested in learning about patent law.
Draft a Patent Application
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Putting your knowledge into practice can greatly enhance your understanding. This activity will provide an opportunity to apply your understanding in a real-world scenario.
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Choose a technology or invention that you want to patent.
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Write a patent application that describes your invention in detail.
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File your patent application with the USPTO.
Take Trademark Quizzes
Show steps
Regular practice can help bolster your understanding of the nuances of trademark law.
Show steps
- Find online trademark quizzes or practice questions.
- Take the quizzes and review your answers to identify areas where you need more practice.
Review Patent Search
Show steps
Navigating patent law can be a daunting task. Sharpening your search skills will help you effectively navigate when researching topics for your project.
Show steps
- Familiarize yourself with the different patent search databases.
- Learn how to use the Boolean operators AND, OR, and NOT to combine search terms.
- Practice searching for patents using different combinations of keywords.
Create a Patent Outline
Show steps
This will help you better understand the steps involved in the patent process.
Show steps
- Watch a tutorial on how to create a patent outline.
- Follow the steps in the tutorial to create an outline for your own patent.
Discuss Patent Law with Peers
Show steps
Exchanging ideas and insights with peers can deepen your understanding of patent law.
Show steps
- Join a study group or online forum where you can discuss patent law with others.
- Ask questions, share your insights, and participate in discussions.
Attend a Patent Law Workshop
Show steps
This will provide you with an excellent opportunity to learn about patent law from experts in the field and ask questions.
Show steps
- Find a patent law workshop that is relevant to your interests.
- Register for the workshop and attend all of the sessions.
Mentor Others
Show steps
This can be a great way to reinforce your understanding of patent law by sharing it with others.
Show steps
- Volunteer as a mentor for a student organization or online forum.
- Provide guidance and support to other students who are interested in learning about patent law.
Draft a Patent Application
Show steps
Putting your knowledge into practice can greatly enhance your understanding. This activity will provide an opportunity to apply your understanding in a real-world scenario.
Show steps
- Choose a technology or invention that you want to patent.
- Write a patent application that describes your invention in detail.
- File your patent application with the USPTO.
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