Course Summary
This course provides an overview of patenting and intellectual property rights (IPR) in the field of biotechnology. Students will learn how to navigate the complex patent landscape and protect their innovative ideas.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of patenting and IPR in biotechnology
- Learn how to draft and file a patent application
- Explore strategies for patent prosecution and litigation
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of patenting and IPR in biotechnology
- Be able to draft and file a patent application
- Develop strategies for patent prosecution and litigation
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of biotechnology
- Familiarity with legal terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Patenting in Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals
- Intellectual Property Law and Policy
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Richard Stallman
- Mark Lemley
Related Books
Description
Far too often, researchers are misinformed about the role and the possibilities arising around patents and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). In this course we will teach you what IPR are - with a special focus on patents. Also this course will look at the importance of patents in the world of biotechnology - and what you actually can patent.
Outline
- Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
- About This Course (5:27)
- The book and the databases
- What is Intellectual Property (IP)? (13:27)
- What Are Patents? (13:41)
- What Is Novelty? (11:33)
- Suggested reading from the book
- Basic IP Quiz
- The Patent System I
- Document Types I - Making Patent Timelines (US) (23:20)
- Document Types II - Making Patent Timelines (PCT) (22:10)
- Suggested reading from the book
- Patenting in Biotechnology
- Using The Databases + Reading a Patent
- Patent trees and families
- The Patent System II
- Document Types II - All Documents I (24:05)
- Document Types II - All Documents II (14:10)
- Suggested reading from the book
- Patenting in Biotechnology
- Understanding the World of Patents
- The filing process
- Document Types
- Creating a Patent Landscape
- Part I (Database: Derwent) (15:52)
- Part II (Database: Patentscope) (14:30)
- Part III (Database: USPTO and NCBI) (Genetic Sequences) (21:46)
- Suggested reading from the book
- Derwent User Interface
- Derwent Boolean Algebra, Wildcards and Operator Precedence
- Hierarchical Search Profiles in Derwent
- Field Tags and Operators in USPTO and Patentscope
- How to Patent Biotechnology Inventions?
- Sequences, Peptides, Enzymes, Antibodies, and Microorganisms (28:32)
- Suggested reading from the book
- Patenting in Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Inventions
- Business and Patents
- Freedom to Operate and Licensing Deals (21:42)
- Freedom To Operate
- Patenting Small Chemicals and Compounds
- Novelty for Small Molecules (15:22)
- Natural Products (20:25)
- Suggested reading from the book
- Patenting Small Compounds
- Searching Patents for Small Chemicals
- Scifinder: Searches for Small Molecules (22:27)
- Conclusion - Should You Patent Your Invention?
- Why / Why Not Patent? (14:02)
- Conclusions (4:08)
- Closing Remarks
- Extra reading from the book
- Patenting Strategy
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world of patenting bio-IPR through this course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of the topic and practical examples. Overall, the course has received positive reviews from users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course is praised for providing practical examples and real-world scenarios.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of the topic
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Clear and concise explanations of complex concepts
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt the course was too basic and lacked advanced content
- Course material could be updated more frequently
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Lack of interaction with instructors during the course
- No certificate of completion for the free version of the course
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Far too often, researchers are misinformed about the role and the possibilities arising around patents and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Should your research be protected?...
