Fundamentals of IP
Protect innovation, unlock opportunity and create impact through intellectual property.
Fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) is a practical in-house course that provides participants with a practical understanding of intellectual property and its role in knowledge exchange, enabling them to recognise different forms of IP, identify appropriate approaches to protecting and managing it, and understand how IP can be used to support commercialisation, innovation and impact.
- Patentable IP.
- Creating value and impact through non-patentable IP.
- Software IP.
- IP to KE.
- Real life case studies.
- Understand what IP is and why it matters
- Identify different forms of IP frequently encountered in University research
- Identify which form of IP protection might be appropriate for a specific project
- Understand the role of IP in Knowledge Exchange
This course is aimed at professionals who are new to intellectual property or who need to strengthen their understanding of IP in a knowledge exchange, research or commercialisation context.
It is particularly relevant for:
- Knowledge exchange and technology transfer professionals who are new to IP
- Innovation and commercialisation professionals involved in identifying and developing opportunities from research
- Research support and research management professionals who need to understand the IP arising from research
- Business development and partnership professionals involved in collaborative research, licensing or commercialisation
- Academic and research staff who want to understand how IP can be protected and used to create impact
- Professionals working in universities, research organisations and other innovation-focused organisations who encounter IP as part of their work
- Those new to KE/technology transfer looking to build a foundation in IP and its role in commercialisation
Our dedicated team of facilitators brings a wealth of experience and passion to the course. Whether guiding discussions, providing valuable feedback, or sharing real-world insights, they are here to ensure a supportive and engaging learning journey. Get to know the experts who will help you make the most of your experience:
- Sue Sundstrom – Sundstrom Innovation
- Gavin Smith – Oxica Ltd
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