Patent Fundamentals

We interact with patented products daily. Many times, it’s the unique product functionality or services offered that we benefit from. Patents enable inventors to protect their technology and process innovations. Patents are the lifeblood of most technology-driven companies, enabling them to establish a competitive advantage and drive business growth.

In many industries, patents have been used as weapons to battle market supremacy. This has occurred most notably in the high technology, medical devices, chemicals, and pharmaceutical industries.

Patent Fundamentals is a 15-minute course for all employees. The course aims to increase awareness of the importance of patenting and motivate employees to submit invention ideas.  

 

Patent Fundamentals Course Objectives

After completing the Patent Fundaments course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe type of patents
  • Explain the importance of obtaining a patent
  • Discuss the invention submission process
  • Describe the factors for patentability 
  • Understand the different types of patents and recall examples of technologies and processes that are patentable
  • Describe inventor awards (if offered at company)
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The ipPerformance Training Difference

ipPerformance believes intellectual property training is essential to increasing business value and reducing risks.  We combine seasoned subject matter experts with our instructional design methodology to develop interactive, engaging, and adaptable courses to reinforce an IP-driven culture.

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Create a culture of continuous, engaging, and relevant intellectual property knowledge.

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Develop skills within your organization to ensure intellectual property knowledgeable workforce with an engaging IP Training Program.