MCTM 5355: Intellectual Property Protection

This course will describe what constitutes intellectual property, how to determine what patents or intellectual property currently exist, the process for application, and different mechanisms for patent approval. Students will learn different aspects of patent portfolio management in the global market. Students will be introduced to the process of technology licensing that gives the private sector the opportunity to control the intellectual asset for development. Finally, students will learn how regulations differ depending on the type of intellectual property under review.