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Introduction to the Intellectual Property. The four types of intellectual property compared: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Trade Secrets.
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Patentability.. Different types of patents. What is patentable subject matter.
Anatomy of a Patent.. What does a patent contain. How do you find and use the information available.
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Patent Infringement. When is a patent infringed including contributory and induced infringement.
Designing Around a Patent. How do you go about looking for ways around a competing patent.
Inventorship.Who should and who may be listed as an inventor on a patent. What are the rights of an inventor.
Establishing Inventorship.What evidence can be used to establish the earliest date of inventorship. What happens if two parties create the same invention at about the same time.
Patent Ownership.What are the rules of patent ownership. How is ownership of a patent or patent application transferred.
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International Patent Protection.How does one protect an invention in other countries. What treaties assist in this process.
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Patent Attorneys. Qualifications of a registered patent attorney. When to engage a patent attorney. How to most efficiently use a patent attorney.
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Patent Examination.What are provisional patent applications. An overview of the examination process at the U.S. Patent Office.
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Trademarks.What is the purpose and value of a trademark. How to you acquire trademark rights for your mark.
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