Management of intellectual property
MGT-404 / 3 crédits
Enseignant: de Rassenfosse Gaétan Jean A
Langue: Anglais
Remark: Special schedule. See the MTE website: https://go.epfl.ch/mte
Summary
This class provides an introduction to the management of intellectual property (IP), primarily patents. It relies on formal lectures, case studies, speakers, and a project.
Content
We will cover topics such as:
- The economic rationales for IP protection
- Overview of the types of IP rights
- Use of IP to finance innovation
- Licensing and litigation case studies
- Understanding patent documents
Keywords
innovation, intellectual property, patent, trademark, strategy, licensing
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
- SHS class MGT303 by the same teacher is a helpful introduction.
- MGT-411 (Innovation management) and MGT-414 (Technology & innovation strategy) are useful complements.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Explain key concepts related to IP
- Examine the IP strategy of a firm
- Advise on matters related to IP
- Analyze a patent document
Transversal skills
- Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
- Take account of the social and human dimensions of the engineering profession.
- Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
- Make an oral presentation.
- Communicate effectively, being understood, including across different languages and cultures.
Teaching methods
The teaching method involves a mix of formal lectures, case studies, external speakers, and project work.
Expected student activities
- Attending lectures
- Doing a project
- Reading written material
- Preparing case studies
- Debating/arguing
Assessment methods
- Class participation (submission of cases + debates): 25%
- Project (slide deck + presentation in class): 25%
- Oral exam: 50%
Supervision
Office hours | Yes |
Assistants | Yes |
Forum | Yes |
Resources
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
No
Notes/Handbook
Slides will be provided when possible. Students are encouraged to take notes.
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Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Management of intellectual property
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Management of intellectual property
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Management of intellectual property
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Management of intellectual property
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Management of intellectual property
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines