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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 (IP):

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

Types of IP and their protections, FAQs, and resources.

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Disclosure of Inventions

What is disclosure and its impact? What are non-disclosure agreements? Case example.

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Patents

Patent definitions, steps, applications, FAQs, and resources. Case example.

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Licensing Agreements

Overview of licensing agreements, university technology transfer and licensing.

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Case Example:

Bonita Morales

Agriculture Patent

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Women as Life Scientists and Entrepreneurs

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Intro to Challenges and Opportunities for Women Life Scientists

Case Example: Sasha Thomas, PhD and Entrepreneur

Impact of Bias and Barriers for Women in the Life Sciences


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Progress for Women in Biotechnology

Historical and Some Continuing Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs

Countering Bias and Unfair Treatment

Addressing Barriers

Gender Disparity in Research Funding

Discussion Group: Women Scientists on Barriers, Bias, and Unfair Treatment

Support for Women Life Scientist Entrepreneurs


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Women and Small Businesses

Case Example: Applicant Assistance Program (AAP), Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Program

Resources for Women Life Scientists & Entrepreneurs

Women’s Success Stories in Life Science Firms


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Successful Women Life Scientist Entrepreneur Examples

Videos: Advice from Women Entrepreneurs

Women-Owned Businesses SBIR “Success Stories”

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Communication Skills for Women Scientists

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Self Promotion, Confidence, and Assertiveness


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Self-Promotion

Assertive Communication: Women in Science and Business

Group Discussion: Women Life Scientists on Assertiveness

Communicating Self Confidently

Negotiation Skills


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Negotiation Basics and Tips

Negotiating Conflict

Negotiation Resources

Pitch Skills


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What to Include in Your Pitch

How to Write Your Pitch

Tips for Delivering Your Pitch

Case Example of a Pitch Deck

Pitch Resources

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Pre-Entrepreneurship: Exploration

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Entrepreneurship: A Potential Career Path


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Overview of Life Sciences Entrepreneurial Possibilities

Academic Case Example: Considering Entrepreneurship

Career Paths in Life Sciences

Tips to Prepare For Entrepreneurial Success

Life Sciences Industry

Mentors for Scientists and Entrepreneurs


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How Mentors Help Biotech Science Careers and Entrepreneurship

Finding and Working With a Mentor

Strengths for Success in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship


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Personality Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Personality Characteristics of Successful Women in Tech

Case: Self Evaluation for Entrepreneurship


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Case Example: Risk-Taking

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Early Entrepreneur: Funding

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SBIR/STTR: A Major Source of Seed Money


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Seed Funding Introduction

Intro to SBIR/STTR

Benefits of SBIR/STTRs Beyond Money

Distinctions Between SBIR and STTR

Government Agencies That Fund SBIRs/STTRs

Tips from Entrepreneurs on Seed Money

Case Example: Before Starting an SBIR Proposal

Resources on Seed Money

Starting an SBIR/STTR Proposal


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Steps in the SBIR/STTR Application Process

Getting Started with an SBIR: Tips & FAQs

Which Agency and Program Officer to Contact?

Funding Opportunities

Case Example: Getting Started with an NIH SBIR

Resources to Get Started with SBIR/STTR Funding

Writing and Submitting SBIR/STTR Proposals


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SBIR/STTR Program Phases

Programs to Help with Proposal Writing

On Proposal Writing

Resources on SBIR Proposals

Proposal Submission

Peer Review Process


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Core Proposal Review Criteria

The Review Process

Case Example: Monique Post Proposal Review

Proposals Funded and Resubmission

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Intro to Starting a Life Science Business


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Steps to Starting a Life Sciences Business

Evaluate Your Business Skills

Finding a Business Idea


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Tips from Biotech Entrepreneurs on Finding a Business Idea

Five Basics of a Strong Biotech Business Concept

Early Market Research


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Case Example: Leslie Bowen, Early Market Research

Topics to Research Before Starting a Business

Tips for Biomedical Market Research

Making a Business Plan


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Writing a Business Plan

Tips on Succeeding from Biotech Entrepreneurs

Develop a Reimbursement Strategy

Technical and Business Assistance and Commercialization Support

Case Example: Commercialization Advice

Technology Readiness Level

Design, Prototype, Testing, Manufacturing

Financial Skills, Planning, & Funding


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Case Example: Learning Investors Basics

Entrepreneur Financial Skills and Resources

Financial Planning

Sources of Capital for Small Businesses

Equity and Shares

NIH Post SBIR Commercialization Supports

Your Business Governance


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Select a Business Structure

Partners and CoFounders

Board of Directors

Roles You Can Play in the Business

Registering Your Business


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Your Business Name

Registrations and Tax IDs

Licenses, Permits, Other Requirements

Planning Your Research Environment

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Intro to Intellectual Property
3 Articles
Types of IP and Their Protection
Intellectual Property FAQs
Resources on Intellectual Property
Disclosure of Inventions
3 Articles
Case Example: Invention Disclosure
What Is Disclosure and Its Impact?
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Patents
7 Articles
Case Example: Agriculture Patent
Definitions: Patents
Starting a Patent Application
Patent Application Key Elements
Patent Application Steps
FAQs About Patents
Resources on Patents
Licensing Agreements
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Introduction to Collaborative and Licensing Agreements
University Technology Transfer Offices (TTO)
Tips for University Licensing

This project is funded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (Grant #1 R43 GM131458-01)


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