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Intellectual Property: Introduction to Patents

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$495.00

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DURATION

 4 hrs

COMMITMENT

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Maximise your proficiency with intellectual property (IP). Understand the potential of patents and learn how to protect your inventions, substances, methods, or processes.

About this course

Preparing for and drafting successful patent applications is an essential skill for entrepreneurs, business and industry professionals. This UTS short course will give you insights into the examination process at IP Australia.

During this course you will explore the procedures and regulatory framework required to apply for a patent. You will develop insights into creating and dealing with exclusive commercial rights, equipping you to commercialise, license and effectively assign rights to patents. You will learn a systematic approach to applying for patents and how to navigate the requirements of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth) in a practical way.

Our experts will guide you through the stages of invention disclosure, the application process and the vital steps in commercialising the patent to assign, license or franchise your IP.

Key benefits of this course

This short course has been designed to give participants:

  • Insights into the patent system in Australia
  • An overview of the framework required to apply for patents
  • Knowledge of the relevant provisions in the Patents Act 1990 (Cth), and the examination process at IP Australia
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - for NSW lawyers, the Law Society of New South Wales advises: "If this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit" for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included."

Price

Full price: $495 (GST free)*

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase. 

Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section under Additional course information.

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

COVID-19 response 

UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.

Additional course information

Course outline

8:55am: Join meeting on Zoom for 9am start

9:00am: Welcome and introduction

9:05am: Topic 1 - What is a patent?

In the IP context (i.e. - what is IP?)

  • What can a patent protect?
  • Who can a patent protect?
  • How long does a patent take to register?
  • How long will a patent last?

9:35am: Topic 2 - Invention disclosure process - intro to IP/patent management; searching patent databases

  • AusPat website and international websites.

10:05am: Break (10 mins)

10:15am: Topic 3 - Drafting a patent with a patent attorney - what is needed?

  • Drafting specifications
  • Requirements of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth).

10:45am: Topic 4 - Patent process

  • What are the four main types of patent applications in Australia?
  • Filing a patent application at the Patent Office
  • How much will a patent cost?

11:15am: Break (10 mins)

11:25am: Topic 5 - Detailed look at examination

  • The Patent Office examines whether a patent application meets the legislative requirements.

11:55am: Topic 6 – Business dealings with Patents

  • Assigning, licensing, or franchising your IP.

12:25pm: Panel discussion and questions from the audience

12:55pm: Close

Learning objectives

This short course will equip participants with:

  • The ability to identify and categorise IP that may attract a patent
  • An understanding of the regulatory context and functions of IP Australia and patent databases
  • Skills to approach a patent application
  • Insights into the strength and length of patent protections
  • Confidence to provide guidance on next steps for patent matters in their workplace.

Requirements

Mandatory

  • To complete this online course, you will need a personal computer with adequate internet access and sufficient software and bandwidth to support web conferencing. You will also require an operating system with a web browser compatible with Canvas, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Discounts

Discounts are available for this course as follows:

  • 10% discount for 2-4 participants from the same organisation
  • 15% for 5+ participants from the same organisation
  • 10% discount for UTS alumni and staff

Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price. 

Multiple enrolments from the same organisation

To take up this offer, email law.shortcourses@uts.edu.au with

  • Your organisation’s name,
  • The course name and date and
  • The number of people you’ll be enrolling (minimum of 2 participants).

UTS alumni and staff

Please contact the team at support@open.uts.edu.au with your student or staff number to request your discount voucher code. 

If you have forgotten your UTS student number, email support@open.uts.edu.au with your full name, UTS degree and year of commencement.  

How to apply your discount voucher 

  • Add this course to your cart 
  • Click on "View Cart" (blue shopping trolley at top right of screen). You will need to sign in or sign up to UTS Open 
  • Enter your eligible code beneath the “Have a code?” prompt and click on the blue "Apply" button 
  • Verify your voucher code has been successfully applied before clicking on the blue "Checkout" button. 

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Who is this course for?

This short course is suitable for, but not limited to:

  • Managers
  • IP managers
  • Engineers
  • Scientists
  • Staff of small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Contributors to start-ups.

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