Level 1 – IP Foundations|Module 1

Module 1.1

Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) and IP Rights

Module 1 Contents:

Module 1 Overview 1.1. Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) and IP Rights 1.2. Patents – Learn the Basics 1.3 Copyright – Learn the Basics 1.4 Industrial Designs – Learn the Basics 1.5 Trademarks – Learn the Basics 1.6 Trade Secrets – Learn the Basics

Module 2 Contents:

Module 2 Overview 2.1 Value of Patents 2.2 Value of Copyright 2.3 Value of Industrial Design 2.4 Value of Trademarks

Module 3 Contents:

3.0 Applying for a Patent

Assessment:

Final Assignments Completion

Disclaimer                                  

The content in this course is for purposes of general information regarding some basic principles of intellectual property law.  IT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS LEGAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Please seek independent legal counsel if you have a particular question for which legal advice is required.  

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this section, you should be able to:

  • Define what intellectual property is and what it can protect
  • Describe the value of IP rights 
  • Explain how IP can provide businesses with a competitive advantage

Assigned Topics

Accessibility Resources

Video transcriptions

Joella Almeida, Co-Founder and COO, MedEssist Seray Çiçek, Co-Founder & CEO, LSK Technologies Inc. Melisa Ellis, Founder and CEO, Nobellum Enterprise Vikram Pandit, Co-Founder and CEO, Phycus Biotechnologies Inc. Pooja Viswanathan, PhD, CEO & Founder, Braze Mobility Inc. Case Study: Amazon One-Click

PDFs

Module 1.1 Slide Deck PDF Forms of Intellectual Property (IP) Canada PDF