How to be a Prolific Inventor
A prolific inventor is not just measured by the number of patents being generated, but by how his or her patents truly generate revenues for the business. A prolific inventor has a big picture of the patent value chain and how patents can become a critical part of a company's asset. This course will empower inventors with needed knowledge to be able to play a major role in the monetization of innovation, whether in a corporation or as an individual entrepreneur. Topics include:How to evaluate a patent; Considerations in making a filing decision; Inventor's tips in patent prosecution process; Understanding the scope of patent claims; More on patent search; and Evidence of use and patent infringement.
What you will learn:
- Review how to evaluate a patent
- Examine considerations in making a filing decision
- Provide inventors’ tips in patent prosecution process
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Who should attend: Electrical engineer, Systems engineer, Hardware engineer, Design engineer, Product engineer, Communication engineer
Instructor
Matthew Ma
Dr. Matthew Ma has an extensive industrial experience having worked in the field of electrical and computer engineering with 3 published books, over 30 publications and 14 U.S. granted patents. He has also played several roles in the intellectual property field and is an IEEE senior member and also a patent agent admitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Matthew holds a B.S., M.S., and a Ph.D., all in electrical and computer engineering from Tsinghua University in Beijing, University and Northeastern Univ.
Publication Year: 2011
ISBN: 978-1-61284-503-6