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Patenting for Innovation (PatentInno)

Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Kathrin M. Möslein, Prof. Dr. Angela Roth, Dr. Tim Posselt, Assistenten

Details
Vorlesung
Online
4 cred.h, ECTS studies, ECTS credits: 5, Sprache Englisch
Zeit: Mon 16:45 - 18:15

Fields of study
WF IIS-MA 3

Prerequisites / Organisational information
[ Findet im WS 2020 statt / Is offered in winter term 2020 ]

+++++ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this seminar will for the moment take place virtually without physical presence. A constant monitoring of the course website in the teaching section of our chair’s website (https://www.wi1.rw.fau.de/teaching/) is essential, as important information on the registration process and initial course organisation will be communicated over this channel. +++++

Contents
Intellectual Properties (IPs) in general and especially patents play an important role in innovation in any Hightech society. This topic is multi-faceted and can be accessed from different viewpoints: business, politics, legal framework, organization, etc. In this course, we will focus on:
  • the introduction to IPs and patents in general,

  • the role of IPs and patents in research, development and (open) innovation,

  • the patent exploitation through licensing contracts and patent pools,

  • the patent policies in the European Union, China and USA.

Learning objectives and skills
The students:
• learn to understand the role of patenting in the innovation process,
• gain deeper insights into the roles of IP in various types of businesses,
• study the differences of IP and patents in different regions and contexts (Asia, United States, Europe).

Recommended literature
Literature will be announced and distributed in the first sessions.

ECTS information:
Credits: 5

Additional information
www: https://www.wi1.rw.fau.de/teaching/

Department: Chair of Information Systems I, Innovation and Value Creation (Prof. Dr. Möslein)
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