IF YOU ARE A RESEARCHER, ENGINEER, OR EXECUTIVE IN A SMALL BUSINESS

INVENTING, PATENTING & LICENSING SHORT COURSE

IF YOU ARE A RESEARCHER OR ENGINEER IN A SMALL BUSINESS OR INSTITUTE...

Has your company/institute invented a new product?

Does your company/institute currently own any patents?

Have you ever dealt with a patent attorney or been involved in patent litigation?

Then, how well can you answer the following questions?

What are the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights?
How long does it take to get a patent, how much does it cost, and when should one be obtained?
Who is /is not entitlled to be a named inventor on a patent?
Who owns the patent rights?
What is meant by a "strong" patent?
What is a provisional patent application?
How can I do my own patent search?
What are the potential conflicts between publishing and patenting?
Can I legally use another's in-force patent in my research work?
Why do I need to understand the patenting and licensing processes if there is a patent attorney working on my behalf?
How is the marketability of an invention evaluated?
How do I know if a patent application is as good as it should be?
What happens if someone else files a patent application for a similar invention at about the same time as my application?
How is it possible to obtain a valid patent and still not be legally entitled to make, use or sell the invention that is covered by the patent?
What happens if I unwittingly infringe someone else's patent?
How long does patent infringement litigation take and how much can it cost?
Are there any less expensive alternatives to patent litigation?
What are disclosure and nondisclosure agreements?
Why do many patent applications require follow-up applications with additional expenses?
For what reasons can a patent be declared invalid in the courts, and how can I minimize the likelihood of this happening?
What are the pros and cons of filing a patent application very shortly after coming up with an invention versus waiting a little longer to continue research before filing?

Attendees at the course get answers to these and many other questions.

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