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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PATENTS AND LICENSING

BIOMDSCI 800
Course Description

Explore core concepts of how intellectual property, patent law, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing and patent litigation specifically relate to the field of biotechnology. Evaluate how types of intellectual property work to protect a product or service. Explain the importance of patents in terms of licensing and technology transfer. Assess the unique aspects of early-stage intellectual property, including how it pertains to market dynamics, pricing and valuation.

Prerequisties

Declared in Biotechnology MS

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

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Not Applicable

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