Patent Law and Trade Secrets
LEGL1-CE8701
/ $725
SPRING 2012
Continuing Education:
Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Programs
Learn to differentiate among the types of intellectual property protection and understand the basic principles of patent law and trade secrets, including what is and what is not patentable, the scope of protection afforded by patents, and the different types of patents available. Topics include pursuing a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; defenses to and remedies for patent infringement, including patent invalidity; patent licensing; pursuing patent protection outside the United States; and the benefits of filing an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
2.0 CEU (24 50-minute hours)
Prior technical background is not required.
This course is also scheduled for:
SUMMER 2012
Related Subject Areas:
Law
Section 1
Thursday 6:00pm-8:50pm
February 16 - April 5
No class 2/23
7 Sessions
Instructor:
Mark Montague
Location: Norman Thomas Center