MBS 470 - Patents for Scientists and Engineers

2 CR

Patent applications are filed to protect inventions, designs, intellectual property, etc. This course provides an overview of patent law with an emphasis on science and engineering careers, as well as business technology and entrepreneurial careers. Topics include the four basic forms of intellectual property, patents and patentability, patent challenges and litigation, drafting and prosecuting a patent application, and elements of licensing intellectual property.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160, or CHEM 161 or PHYS 114 (MBS students must earn a C+ or higher); or permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes

Appraise whether an invention is patentable
Perform a prior art search to find all existing similar developments and inventions
Work with patent professionals to draft and prosecute a patent application
Analyze the role of technology transfer and licensing professionals in monetizing an invention

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