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ENGR188 HM - Intellectual Property Law for Scientists & Engineers

Credit(s): 1

Instructor(s): Adibi

Offered: Spring

Description: Students will gain understanding of the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with a focus on how IP rights bring enterprise value. Students will learn practical skills, including the filing and registration processes for patents, trademarks and copyrights. Students will also learn about IP issues and disputes that regularly arise in the context of early stage startups, including the scope of confidentiality agreements, IP ownership, freedom to operate, and foreign rights. The course will cover many examples from real practice and discuss current topics related to IP.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR079 HM