Introduction to the U.S. Patent System
In Introduction to the U.S. Patent System , you'll learn ...
- What determines patentability
- Parts of a patent application
- Subject matter that gets special treatment from the USPTO
- Differences between a patent agent and a patent attorney
Overview
This course will provide the student with a general introduction to the various types of U.S. patents that are available. The student will also learn the parts of a patent application, what can get an inventor in trouble, patent professionals that can help with drafting, filing and prosecuting a patent application, how to find out how much getting a patent will cost, and what kind of inventions get special treatment from the U.S. patent office.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- What determines patentability
- Parts of a patent application
- Subject matter that gets special treatment from the USPTO
- Differences between a patent agent and a patent attorney
- Additional resources for patent information
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 32 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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