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Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP)
Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm Academy is a program of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
You have a great idea or invention you would like to protect and bring to market – now what? Through this free, introductory-level course, we give you a solid foundation of intellectual property (IP), including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. After taking this course, you will walk away with the understanding of how to safeguard your inventions and navigate the patent system with the help of your IP team.
Course Outline:
- General principles and categories of intellectual property protection for a product or business
- Four main types of IP protections: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Considerations for how to choose the protection that is right for your product or business
- Processes involved in filing patent applications
- Real-world examples of how some familiar products are protected by an array of intellectual property
Who Should Take This Course:
- This course is geared toward engineers, entrepreneurs, and scientists looking to protect their innovations.
- There are no specific prerequisites for this course.