Intellectual Property for Researchers
The course Intellectual Property for Researchers is designed to equip researchers, academics, and innovators with practical knowledge and skills to identify, protect, manage, and leverage intellectual property arising from research and innovation.
As universities, research institutions, and innovators increasingly focus on knowledge commercialization and impact, understanding intellectual property rights has become essential. This course enables participants to navigate patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and related IP frameworks while balancing academic publishing, collaboration, and commercialization objectives.
The course emphasizes responsible research, innovation governance, and technology transfer, empowering researchers to safeguard their work, engage industry partners, and maximize societal and economic value from research outputs.
By the end of the 5 weeks, participants will be able to:
• Identify intellectual property arising from research and innovation activities
• Understand patents, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial design protection
• Manage IP ownership, inventorship, and authorship responsibly
• Balance publishing with IP protection and commercialization
• Navigate research collaborations, contracts, and licensing agreements
• Protect research outputs from misuse or infringement
• Engage effectively with technology transfer offices and industry partners
• Enhance the commercial and societal impact of research outputs