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Introduction to Intellectual Property

Master patents, copyrights, and trademarks in this killer intellectual property course to protect your and your client’s ideas.

(INTRO-INTELLECT-PROP.AS1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-705-7
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About This Course

Missed law school or want to refresh what you learned there? This intellectual property course is your fast track to mastering patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. 

Dive into the essentials of IP law. From filling patents to fighting infringement, learn how to safeguard ideas like a professional. By the end, you’ll hold an IP law certificate. So, enroll now and turn the odds in your favor. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Patent Protection: Learn how to identify, file, and defend patents to safeguard inventions.
  • Copyright Essentials: Master copyright laws to protect creative works like books, music, and software.
  • Trademark Strategy: Understand how to register and enforce trademarks to build strong brands.
  • Trade Secret Management: Discover best practices for securing confidential business information.
  • IP Enforcement & Dispute Resolution: Handle infringement claims and legal challenges. 
Download Course Outline

1

Introduction

  • About OpenStax
  • About OpenStax resources
  • About Introduction to Intellectual Property
2

Patent Basics

  • The Foundations of Patent Protection
  • The Weakness of Early Patent Systems
  • America’s Uniquely Democratic Patent System
  • The Role of the U.S. Legal System
  • What the U.S. Patent System Wrought
  • Patent-Eligible Inventions
  • Criteria for Patenting
  • Other Types of Patents
  • The Patenting Process
3

Patent Enforcement

  • The Right to Enforce Patents
  • Deciding Whether and How to Enforce a Patent
  • Patent Litigation
  • Getting Started
  • Pretrial Procedures
  • Trial
  • Post-Trial Procedures
  • Appeals
  • Litigation Alternatives
  • Patent Trolls and Efforts to Thwart Them
4

Copyright Basics

  • The Basics of Copyright
  • Early Copyright Systems
  • Copyright in America
  • Eligible Works
  • Rights and Term
  • Infringement and Remedies
  • The Fair Use Defense
  • Changes in Copyright Law
  • New Technology Challenges to Copyright
  • Alternative Forms of Copyright
  • Copyright in a Changing World
5

Trademark Basics

  • Core Concepts
  • Early Trademark Systems
  • U.S. Trademark Law
  • The Four Types of Trademarks
  • The Subject Matter of Trademarks
  • The Spectrum of Distinctiveness
  • Bars to Trademark
  • Establishing Trademark Protection
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Remedies
  • Fair Use of Trademarks
6

Trade Secret Basics

  • Trade Secret Protection
  • The Foundations of Trade Secrets Law
  • Elements of a Trade Secret
  • The Secrecy Requirement
  • Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
  • Remedies Available for the Misappropriation of Trade Secrets

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This intellectual property law course is perfect for: 

  • Entrepreneurs & startup founders who want to protect their innovations. 
  • Creators (writers, artists, developers) who need to safeguard their work. 
  • Professionals in marketing, engineering, or design looking to upskill in IP law. 
  • Paralegals or legal assistants aiming to specialize in intellectual property. 

No! This IP training course is designed for new graduates and IP specialists & professionals alike.

To become an IP paralegal, follow these steps: 

  • Take this intellectual property lawyer course to build foundational knowledge. 
  • Gain legal experience. Work in a law firm, corporate legal department, or as a general paralegal. 
  • Specialize in IP. Assist with patent filings, trademark registrations, or copyright cases. 
  • Consider certification (e.g. NALA’s Certified Paralegal or an IP-specific credential). 
  • Network with IP attorneys and join organizations like NFPA or AIPLA. 

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