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What’s the Course About?
Protecting innovations and creative work is more crucial than ever in today’s Knowledge Economy. As a solution, “Intellectual Property: Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Creators” teaches the basics of IP to ordinary citizens, making IP accessible to everyone, not just lawyers and CEOs.
Why is Intellectual Property Important?
IP has grown from a narrowly specialized legal field into a major force in American social and economic life today. Today, IP comprises an astonishing 38 percent of total U.S. GDP , and represents 80 percent of the market value of all publicly-traded companies in the U.S.
As a result, any person today who does not understand at least the basics of intellectual property — and its value and role in science, business, arts, and the professions — will find him or herself at a distinct disadvantage in the world of tomorrow.
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Who Should Take This Course?
Inventors
Anyone in the innovation ecosystem — learn how you can, and why you should, protect your creations.
Entrepreneurs
From Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 board rooms, IP issues now lie at the heart of almost every arena of modern life today.
Creators
It’s critical to understand how to protect your creative works and also understand the bounds of Fair Use.
What Will I Learn?
Patents: Introduction and Basics
Patents: Eligibility and Criteria
Patents: Defending and Enforcing
Copyrights: Introduction and Basics
Copyrights: Eligibility and Limitations
Copyright in the Internet Age
Trademarks: Introduction and History
Trademarks: Eligibility and Application
Trademarks: Defending and Enforcing
Trade Secrets: Introduction and History
Trade Secrets: Eligibility
Trade Secret Law
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