Master the essentials of biotechnology patenting, from understanding IP rights to conducting patent searches and protecting innovations.
Master the essentials of biotechnology patenting, from understanding IP rights to conducting patent searches and protecting innovations.
This comprehensive course demystifies the patent system for biotechnology researchers and professionals. Students learn about intellectual property rights, patent application processes, and strategies for protecting biotechnology innovations. The curriculum covers patent searching, understanding patent documents, freedom to operate analysis, and specific considerations for biotechnology patents including sequences, peptides, enzymes, and small molecules. Through nine detailed modules, learners develop practical skills in patent analysis and strategy.
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What you'll learn
Understand different types of intellectual property rights
Master patent search and analysis techniques
Evaluate patentability of biotechnology inventions
Conduct freedom to operate analyses
Write and analyze biotechnology patent claims
Develop effective patent strategies
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This course includes:
5.2 Hours PreRecorded video
14 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers all aspects of patenting in biotechnology through nine detailed modules. Students learn about intellectual property rights, patent systems, search strategies, and specific considerations for biotechnology patents. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, including hands-on experience with patent databases and document analysis, preparing learners for real-world patent strategy and protection.
Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
The Patent System I
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The Patent System II
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Creating a Patent Landscape
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
How to Patent Biotechnology Inventions?
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Business and Patents
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Patenting Small Chemicals and Compounds
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Searching Patents for Small Chemicals
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Conclusion - Should You Patent Your Invention?
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Finn Valentin Advances Biotech Innovation and Research at Copenhagen Business School
Finn Valentin is a professor at Copenhagen Business School, where he leads the Research Centre on Biotech Business. He also directs the MSc programs in Innovation in Healthcare and BioBusiness and Innovation. His research focuses on innovation in science-based firms, particularly in biotech and healthcare. His publications in international journals explore topics like intellectual property rights (IPR), venture capital, academic entrepreneurship, and innovation systems. His work is funded by various research councils and the EU. Finn has been a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard and a Research Fellow at the European University Institute. He has held leadership roles at both Copenhagen University and CBS, and served on numerous advisory committees and boards, including those for the Danish Building Research Institute, Risø National Laboratory, and the EU.
Senior Researcher in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Federico De Masi is a Senior Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he plays a pivotal role in managing and coordinating data and computing infrastructure for the DIRECT project, a significant pan-European initiative focused on diabetes research. With a strong foundation in both laboratory work and bioinformatics, De Masi has transitioned into leadership roles that emphasize the integration of data management with cutting-edge research in stem cell biology and systems biology. He serves as the course coordinator for a post-Masters program on Intellectual Property Rights and Value Creation in Biotechnology, while also contributing to the BioBusiness and Innovation Platform Master's program at Copenhagen Business School. His research specialties include biological networks, particularly protein-DNA interactions and microarray development, as well as next-generation sequencing analysis. De Masi's interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration across various scientific domains, enhancing the understanding of complex biological systems and their applications in health and biotechnology.
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