Understanding the patent process can be very advantageous for scientists and engineers as they are often actual inventors at work.
The Patent Training Workshop will provide you with in-depth knowledge of patent law without the overwhelm that comes from reviewing traditional legal textbooks.
This course will help you sort out patent law in a very user friendly manner.
Delve into the terminology of patent law and get up-to-speed with this substantial overview of patent law. After completing the Workshop, employers will find you a much more valuable addition to their team.
You may already have one of the degrees required to start a lucrative and cutting edge career in patent law as a patent practitioner. In that case, all you need is to pass the Patent Bar exam.
The Patent Training Workshop is such a perfect first step for preparing for the exam that it actually is the first step in our Patent Bar review course. You may upgrade to the full Patent Bar review course at any time.
Creating and protecting intellectual property through patents is the central goal of many companies. In addition, the pursuit of intellectual property advancements aid in furthering new knowledge and innovation.
Over 300,000 patents are granted in the U.S. alone each year according to USPTO.gov data from 2017. Countless other patent applications are applied for. Intellectual property, and specifically patent law is a hot legal area.
Learning the details of writing patent applications and gaining an understanding of the patent prosecution process will most certainly increase your professional value.
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An Introduction + 9 modules cover the basics of virtually every area of patent law. The online Patent Training Workshop spans over 12 hours of instructional training in 80+ high definition, streaming videos.
100+ simple quizzes help you retain what you just learned from each module. Take quizzes with right/wrong answers relating to each topic. Increase your comprehension with instant feedback.
Search the online glossary containing over 250 terms defined in plain English. It’s all right at your fingertips for easy reference.
Introduction to Patent Law
The goal of this introductory module is to provide you with the fundamentals of patent law and serve as a good overview before you start learning details of each concept later on in the modules.
Lessons: 7 | Runtime: 1 hr 2 min
Module I: Application Types
Module I covers the different patent and application types and when each type should be used. The purpose of the application types module is that after you review it, you’ll feel confident about the best application option to use for each situation you may encounter.
Lessons: 8 | Runtime: 59 min
Module II: Application Contents
Module II covers application contents. Learning what goes in a patent application and being exposed to the laws and rules of the major components will help you become more confident when it comes time to file a patent application.
Lessons: 10 | Runtime: 1 hr 32 min
Module III: Application Filing
This module will provide you with detailed knowledge on topics such as who has access to an application, the fees, power of attorney, mailing procedures, and several other important points dealing with patent application filing.
11 Lessons | Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
Module IV: International Applications
Patent applications may be filed in the U.S. as well as internationally. Learning about international issues will help you become adept at protection not only within the U.S., but across other countries as well.
Lessons: 4 | Runtime: 35 min
Module V: Examination Basics
Each patent application will be examined by a USPTO examiner. The examination process is complex and typically lengthy. This module covers the basics of examination.
Lessons: 11 | Runtime: 1 hr 37 min
Module VI: Rejections Not Based On Prior Art
Once a patent application has been filed and an examiner assigned, the examiner will review the application and determine whether or not he or she will send out a rejection. There are many different reasons an examiner may have for rejecting an application. This module will cover a few main rejection types.
Lessons: 6 | Runtime: 1 hr 1 min
Module VII: Novelty Rejections
This module will provide you with detailed knowledge of novelty rejections under 35 U.S.C. 102.
Lessons: 8 | Runtime: 1 hr 24 min
Module VIII: Examination Considerations
The topics covered in this module include pre-grant publications, appeals, protests, preissuance submissions, terminal disclaimers, and requests for continued examination (RCE).
Lessons: 6 | Runtime: 47 min
Module IX: Patent Grant
This module covers what happens after a patent is granted including; allowance, issue fees, maintenance fees, and patent terms.
Lessons: 4 | Runtime: 28 min
Gain a substantial understanding of Patent Law from over 12 hours of video training.
Learn about the different components involved in writing a patent application along with best practices.
Discover the details of the complex patent prosecution process where an application is ultimately either rejected or allowed to patent.
The Patent Training Workshop will get you up-to-speed with hundreds of commonly used terms involved with Patent Law.
Online Course.
Gain access to the online Patent Training Workshop for 12 months from the date of your enrollment.
Try the online Patent Training Workshop risk free for 14-days. Review the tools and training for 14-days. If at any time before the end of the 14-day period, you are not fully satisfied, contact us for a full refund. No questions asked.
No, the online Patent Training Workshop is completely online so nothing is mailed out to you.
No, the Patent Training Workshop is completely online. You will need an Internet connection to access all the materials.
The advantages of the online nature of this course are that you can study from virtually any device; laptop, desktop, smart phone and there is a level of interactivity you cannot get from books or CD’s. In addition, since there are no shipping fees and no costs to print the materials, it is offered at a lower cost than a typical course with books. The final benefit is we can update the online course immediately.
Yes, the online training and quizzes work on many different types of devices including desktops, laptops, iPads & other tablets, iPhones, and Android devices. Specific Mobile Requirements include: Android 3.x or higher, iPad (iOS 5.x or higher), Windows Phone 7.5 or higher, Windows RT
If you enroll in the online Patent Training Workshop and find that it’s not for you, send us an email within 14-days letting us know that you would like to return the program and we will refund your money.
