Basics of Intellectual Property

Basics of Intellectual Property

Learn the basics of how to protect your intellectual property. Choices you make now may affect you later.

Definition: Intellectual Property

Intellectual property, often referred to as IP, is a collection of ideas and concepts. It refers to the ownership of ideas, which can be protected through patents, trademarks, or copyrights.

Intro to Intellectual Property

Disclosure of Inventions

Patents

Licensing Agreements

Intro to Intellectual Property

Intro to Intellectual Property

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Types of IP and Their Protection

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Intellectual Property FAQs

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Resources on Intellectual Property

Disclosure of Inventions

Disclosure of Inventions

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Case Example: Invention Disclosure

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What Is IP Disclosure, and What Impact Does It Have?

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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Patents

Patents

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Definition: Patents

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Preparing to Submit a Patent Application

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Patent Application Key Elements

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Patent Application Steps

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Case Example: Agriculture Patent

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FAQs About Patents

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Resources on Patents

Licensing Agreements

Licensing Agreements

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Introduction to Licensing and Collaborative Agreements

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University Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

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