Patent Drafting

Catalog description

Elective Course Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Intellectual Property OR Patent Law OR permission of concentration advisor Satisfies Experiential Learning requirement This skills course offers students a hands-on introduction to drafting patent applications. Topics covered will span from the initial stages of invention disclosure to post-issuance proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Students will be exposed to real-life scenarios and will learn how patent attorneys actually address those situations, with emphasis on strategy, execution and client management. In addition to these practical skills, students will be exposed to the rapidly evolving legal landscape that impacts patent drafting and prosecution.