Patent Prosecution

This class is recommended for all students interested in intellectual property and patent law, including students considering practicing in the areas of patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, and technology transactions. A technical background is not required to take this course. This course provides an introduction to the U.S. patent process including the entire life cycle of a patent, as well as a working understanding of the core issues and strategies involved in patent application preparation and prosecution. Basic principles around building and managing a patent portfolio and issues related to patent infringement, licensing, and technology transactions will also be addressed.