University of Pennsylvania

Patent Law

This course is part of Intellectual Property Law Specialization

Taught in English

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R. Polk Wagner

Instructor: R. Polk Wagner

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  • Explain the scope and limits of patent protection

  • Analyze and apply the standards of patentability to navigate the requirements of patent law.

  • Interpret the importance and significance of specific patent claims presented in an issued patent

  • Develop strategies for addressing patent infringement

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module introduces patent law - what patents are, what they cover, how they are enforced, and the structure of the U.S. patent system.

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7 videos4 readings3 quizzes1 discussion prompt

What exactly can you patent? This module delves into the important details of the various patentability requirements.

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9 videos6 readings3 quizzes

Once you have a patent, what exactly do you have? This module explores the exact scope and limits of patent coverage through a close study of patent claims.

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6 videos1 reading1 quiz

Once you have a patent, how do you enforce it? This module looks at patent enforcement as well as patent avoidance. We also take a close look at the fascinating case of the Super Soaker patent.

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8 videos4 readings1 peer review

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4.8 (38 ratings)
R. Polk Wagner
University of Pennsylvania
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