IP Management - Create – Protect – Innovate: Bringing ideas to market, Autumn 2026
- 3 ECTS credits
- Academic year 2026-2027
- DP00BF24
Education information
Implementation date
01.10.2026 - 31.12.2026
Enrollment period
-
Education type
General and transferable skills studies
Alternativity of education
Optional
Location
Venue location
Online
Enrollment and further information
Education description
This course equips you with essential IP knowledge and skills that are increasingly relevant in today’s innovation-driven world, offering you a high-quality and practice-oriented content.
What you will gain
• How to use IP to protect innovation, attract funding, and support business growth.
• Learn how to commercialise IP.
• Insights from real inventors and innovation journey (through inspiring case studies).
• Build IP skills that can shape your career or research profile.
• Get an EPO certificate and academic recognition (credits).
The course has five modules:
1. Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) (15 hours)
An overview of IPRs, designed as a first introduction to the field.
2. Patent Essentials (20 hours)
what is the patent and what are the requirements to get a patent
3. Developing an IP Strategy (15 hours)
How ideas can be commercially exploited through an effective IP strategy.
4. IP Commercialisation and use of IPRs (10 hours)
IP value extraction and licensing options.
5. Strategic IP Management (15 hours)
A guide on how to use IP to protect, fund, and scale innovation.