BSM386

041909

Intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks) are an increasingly critical part of university impact and medical translation. This introductory course is aimed at undergraduates in health sciences interested in exploring intellectual property and commercialization of medtech. Specific topics will include: the history and legislation that drive technology transfer; the role of a university's tech transfer office; types of intellectual property including patents and copyrights and what makes someone an inventor or contributor; and the entire translation process (with a focus on medtech) including patent and market analysis, patent application, licensing and more. Special topics will include resources available for biomedical technology development and potential careers in tech transfer. The course utilizes several outside expert speakers from the local technology transfer, business, and legal communities. Students will see several role models for non-traditional careers in science.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

CE - CL (Cross Listed)