Ip education Program

Level 1 – IP Foundations

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Program Modules

Level 1 – IP Foundations is a three Module program designed to introduce learners to the general foundations of IP and related topics, including patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial design and trade secrets. Modules will be presented in various slide decks with built-in interactive activities and graded quizzes at the end. Select Module 1 Overview below to begin training.

Module 1: Definition of Intellectual Property and its Different Forms

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: The Value of IP 

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

Module 3: Applying for a Patent

Module 3.0 Applying for a Patent

Assignments

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This online program will be augmented with optional lectures, workshops and presentations outside of this training as part of a general IP education program at the University of Toronto.  Participation in these events is highly encouraged but not required for the completion of the program.

No prior knowledge of intellectual property is required to take this training.

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