The intention of this advanced distance learning course on the basics of patent drafting is to introduce you to and illustrate the concepts, of patent drafting. It is neither a qualification course for patent drafting nor a replacement of existing training manuals for patent attorneys or patent agents in countries in which robust systems for professional education in the area of patent practices exist. Some practical exercises are proposed with enough background and description to help you gain confidence to form a credible set of claims.
The course material has been designed on the basis of common denominators of several national patent laws in which most applicants seek patent protection.
Basic Information
Current Session
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DL320E21S1
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22-Jan-2021 - 28-Mar-2021
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Course
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08-Apr-2021 - 11-Jul-2021
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Next Exam
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02-Jul-2021 - 11-Jul-2021
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DL320E21S2
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19-May-2021 - 22-Aug-2021
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Course
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01-Sep-2021 - 05-Dec-2021
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Next Exam
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26-Nov-2021 - 05-Dec-2021
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Curriculum
The course consists of four substantive modules:
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Module 1: Why You Might Want a Patent?
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Module 2: Overview of Patents
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Module 3: Drafting a Patent Application
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Module 4: Notes and Practical Exercises on Drafting Patent Specification
Discussion Modules on Specific Fields
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Basic Chemistry Patents
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Basic Pharmaceuticals Patents
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Basic Biotechnology Patents
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Basic Computing and Communications Patents
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General Mechanical Patents
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Final Exam
Academic support is provided throughout each module by experienced tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of intellectual property (IP).
Final Exam and Certificate
There is a written exam at the end of this course for which participants are required to answer a set of multiple-choice questions and compose written responses to a series of questions within a specified timeframe and submit their responses, via the eLearning platform, to their tutors for marking. Participants are individually contacted regarding modalities for accessing the final exam approximately one week prior to the deadline for completion of the DL-320 course.
Participants who pass the DL-320 final exam are awarded a certificate of completion for the course.
Eligibility
This advanced course is predominantly designed for inventors, scientists, engineers and others engaged in technical endeavours. Registrants are expected to have a solid working knowledge of the fundamentals of IP.
Prospective participants who do not possess basic knowledge in IP are strongly advised to complete the General Course on IP (DL-101), prior to enrolling for this course.
Tuition and Fees
Registration fees are applied to all advanced courses based on the criteria below (according to country of nationality)
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