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Learn to differentiate among the types of intellectual property protection. Understand the basic principles of patent law and trade secrets, including what is and what is not patentable, the scope of protection afforded by patents, and the different types of patents available. Topics include pursuing a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; defenses to and remedies for patent infringement, including patent invalidity; patent licensing; pursuit of patent protection outside the United States; and the benefits of filing an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
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