This webinar aims to demystify the world of patents and demonstrate how they can be a powerful tool for both protecting your inventions and advancing your research (and development). Here’s what you can expect:
- Introduction to Patents: We’ll start with the basics – what patents are and more importantly: what they are not. We’ll discuss the importance of patents in protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation. You’ll learn how filing patents can enhance the university’s technological footprint and reputation. And what differences patents make for start-ups and the industry.
- Patent Databases: Next, we’ll delve into the practical aspects of patent research. Patent databases are the biggest structured technical knowledgebases in the world. We’ll guide you on how to effectively search patent databases to uncover existing technologies and solutions. This knowledge can be invaluable in avoiding the reinvention of the wheel and accelerating your research and development.
- Patent Analysis and Statistics: In the final segment, we’ll explore how to analyze patents and interpret patent statistics. This can provide insights into technology trends, competitive landscape, and potential collaboration opportunities.
This webinar will equip you with a first idea on how to leverage patents in your work.
Register today and step into the fascinating world of patents!
This will be a first short introduction into the topics due to the restricted time. In case of more interest, more in depth webinars will follow next semester.
