Management of intellectual property
MGT-404 / 3 credits
Teacher: Sahli Matthias Florian
Language: English
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 covers legal and strategic considerations related to IP. The class 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, copyright, strategy, licensing
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
- SHS class MGT303 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.
- Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
- Take account of the social and human dimensions of the engineering profession.
- 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%
- Written exam: 50%
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | No |
Resources
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
No
Notes/Handbook
Slides will be provided when possible. Students are encouraged to take notes.
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In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: Written (summer session)
- Subject examined: Management of intellectual property
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Project: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional