The course will combine a theoretical understanding of rapid prototyping processes with hands-on experience in a lab setting, providing students with both the scientific background and valuable professional skills. Namely, the course will provide students with a basic knowledge of innovation and product development processes, as well as introduce students to modern technologies for prototyping.

Students will gain an understanding of the various design phases and the conditions under which rapid prototyping is most effective, and will have the opportunity to learn through doing and experiment in prototyping using modern tools.

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Can you really get a patent on a rectangular cell phone shape? Do artists and musicians need over a century of copyright protection for their works? Can you trademark red shoe soles? These are some of the questions that U.S. Congress and the courts have addressed in recent years — and in this IP course, we will, too.

Touching on most areas of commercial and artistic activity, intellectual property (IP) law is an essential component of modern society. In this course, Part 1 of a two-part series, learners will be introduced to a broad overview of the intellectual property laws, the theory underpinning this area of law, and an individual look at patent law.

Intellectual property is one of the hottest topics in the news today and is more valuable than ever. As detailed in this article, as intellectual property becomes more valuable to companies, it becomes more difficult to obtain. The Supreme Court is also taking more patent cases than ever, including the Oil States case, where the Court must decide whether administrative review of patents violates the Constitution!

Curious about entrepreneurship, but not sure where to start? Becoming an Entrepreneur is designed. In today’s ever-growing and changing world, being able to think creatively and innovatively are essential skills. It can sometimes be challenging to step back and reflect in an environment which is fast paced or when you are required to assimilate large amounts of information. Making sense of or communicating new ideas in an innovative and engaging way, approaching problems from fresh angles, and producing novel solutions are all traits which are highly sought after by employers.

The greatest innovators aren’t necessarily the people who have the most original idea. Often, they are people- or teams- that have harnessed their creativity to develop a new perspective or more effective way of communicating an idea. You can train your imagination to seize opportunities, break away from routine and habit, and tap into your natural creativity.

This course will equip you with a ‘tool-box’, introducing you to a selection of behaviours and techniques that will augment your innate creativity. Some of the tools are suited to use on your own and others work well for a group, enabling you to leverage the power of several minds.

Learn the business skills and Startup mindset needed to embark on your entrepreneurial path.

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