What you will learn in Introduction to Intellectual Property Course
- Fundamentals of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets
- IP protection processes and requirements
- Global IP systems and treaties
- Enforcement strategies against infringement
- Fair use and public domain considerations
- Technology’s impact on IP law
- Ethical issues in intellectual property
Program Overview
IP Law Foundations
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Covers the four pillars of IP (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets) with historical context.
- Includes landmark case studies like Apple v. Samsung.
Protection Systems
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Examines USPTO/WIPO procedures, application requirements, and examination processes.
- Features interactive filing simulations.
Enforcement & Management
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Addresses litigation strategies, licensing agreements, and portfolio management.
- Includes cease-and-desist letter drafting exercises.
Contemporary Challenges
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Explores AI-generated content, 3D printing issues, and global counterfeiting trends. Features debates on IP reform.
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Job Outlook
- Professional value: Essential for lawyers, entrepreneurs, and creatives
- Salary potential: IP attorneys earn 120K−300K+
- Industry demand: 8% growth for IP specialists (BLS)
- Certification benefit: Counts toward CLE credits
Specification: Introduction to Intellectual Property
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FAQs
- Understand the four main types of intellectual property in U.S. law—copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
- Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different IP protection methods.
- Analyze real-world IP strategies through in-depth case studies.
- Examine alternative IP protections beyond legal frameworks.
- Instructed by R. Polk Wagner, from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Widely praised—4.8 average rating from over 1,000 reviews, with 97% approval.
- Offered by an Ivy League institution through Coursera, adding strong academic credibility.
