1. Introduction to intellectual property
• Definition of intellectual property
• The role of intellectual property in supporting innovation and creativity
• Different types of intellectual property rights: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
2. Patents
• What can be patented
• Requirements for obtaining a patent
• Patent infringement and litigation
• Patent licensing and technology transfer
3. Trademarks
• What can be trademarked
• Trademark registration and enforcement
• Trademark infringement and litigation
• Brand management and licensing
4. Copyright
• What works are eligible for copyright protection
• Copyright registration and ownership
• Fair use and copyright infringement
• Digital copyright and the Internet
5. Trade secrets
• Definition of trade secret
• Protection of trade secrets
• Trade secret litigation
• Trade secret management and licensing
6. International intellectual property law
• Overview of international intellectual property law
• The role of international treaties and organizations
• Challenges and controversies in global intellectual property law
7. Intellectual property in business
• Impact of intellectual property on business models
• Strategies for the protection and commercialization of intellectual property assets
• Intellectual property due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
8. Emerging Intellectual Property Issues
• Current issues and trends in intellectual property law and policy
• Ethical and moral implications of intellectual property
• Intellectual property and new technologies such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology
9. Intellectual property internship
• Hands-on experience in drafting and filing patent applications, trademark registrations and copyright transfers
• Conducting research and analysis related to intellectual property
10. Intellectual Property Enforcement and Remedies
• An overview of the enforcement mechanisms available for different types of intellectual property rights
• Civil and criminal remedies for intellectual property infringement
• Intellectual property management and dispute resolution
11. Intellectual Property and Innovation
• The relationship between intellectual property and innovation
• Advantages and disadvantages of intellectual property protection for innovation
• The impact of intellectual property on innovation in various industries and fields
12. Intellectual Property Licensing and Technology Transfer
• The role of licensing and technology transfer in the commercialization of intellectual property
• Types of intellectual property license agreements
• Best practices in negotiating and drafting license agreements
• Valuation of intellectual property and royalties
13. Intellectual Property and Public Domain
• The concept of public domain and its role in intellectual property law
• How intellectual property rights lapse and enter the public domain
• Issues related to preservation and access to public materials
• The influence of the public sphere on creativity, culture and innovation
14. The role of intellectual property in healthcare
• Definition of intellectual property
• The role of intellectual property in supporting innovation and creativity
• Different types of intellectual property rights: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
2. Patents
• What can be patented
• Requirements for obtaining a patent
• Patent infringement and litigation
• Patent licensing and technology transfer
3. Trademarks
• What can be trademarked
• Trademark registration and enforcement
• Trademark infringement and litigation
• Brand management and licensing
4. Copyright
• What works are eligible for copyright protection
• Copyright registration and ownership
• Fair use and copyright infringement
• Digital copyright and the Internet
5. Trade secrets
• Definition of trade secret
• Protection of trade secrets
• Trade secret litigation
• Trade secret management and licensing
6. International intellectual property law
• Overview of international intellectual property law
• The role of international treaties and organizations
• Challenges and controversies in global intellectual property law
7. Intellectual property in business
• Impact of intellectual property on business models
• Strategies for the protection and commercialization of intellectual property assets
• Intellectual property due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
8. Emerging Intellectual Property Issues
• Current issues and trends in intellectual property law and policy
• Ethical and moral implications of intellectual property
• Intellectual property and new technologies such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology
9. Intellectual property internship
• Hands-on experience in drafting and filing patent applications, trademark registrations and copyright transfers
• Conducting research and analysis related to intellectual property
10. Intellectual Property Enforcement and Remedies
• An overview of the enforcement mechanisms available for different types of intellectual property rights
• Civil and criminal remedies for intellectual property infringement
• Intellectual property management and dispute resolution
11. Intellectual Property and Innovation
• The relationship between intellectual property and innovation
• Advantages and disadvantages of intellectual property protection for innovation
• The impact of intellectual property on innovation in various industries and fields
12. Intellectual Property Licensing and Technology Transfer
• The role of licensing and technology transfer in the commercialization of intellectual property
• Types of intellectual property license agreements
• Best practices in negotiating and drafting license agreements
• Valuation of intellectual property and royalties
13. Intellectual Property and Public Domain
• The concept of public domain and its role in intellectual property law
• How intellectual property rights lapse and enter the public domain
• Issues related to preservation and access to public materials
• The influence of the public sphere on creativity, culture and innovation
14. The role of intellectual property in healthcare