Protecting What Makes Us Unique
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An introduction to how to to protect your IP.In today’s innovation-driven world, intellectual property (IP) is the lifeblood of our organization. It’s what sets us apart, fuels creativity, and gives us a competitive edge. But protecting IP isn’t just the company’s responsibility—it’s yours too.
Course Description:
This course empowers you with the knowledge to recognize, respect, and safeguard intellectual property. Whether you’re a researcher, marketer, software developer, or part of the administrative team, understanding IP ensures we can all contribute to protecting the assets that drive our success.
Key Concepts:
- The four main types of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Your role in protecting company IP and why it matters
- How to recognize potential IP issues in everyday work
- When and how to report IP-related concerns
Why It Matters
IP issues can surface in unexpected ways—sharing an idea too early, using unlicensed content, or missing red flags in contracts. By learning how to spot and address risks, you’ll help safeguard our innovations and strengthen our long-term success.
Course Features
- Access to our Anonymous Ask the Expert tool
- Rich video scenarios based on real-world events
- Built-in employee sentiment surveys
- 50+ Machine Translation Options
- Optional program timer
- Policy acknowledgement tool
- Extensive customization options
Lessons
What is Intellectual Property?
Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade Secrets
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on IP
Confidentiality and Public Disclosures
Our Policies, Procedures, and Ways to Report
Protecting IP is a Collective Responsibility
Relevant Courses
Complementary Microlessons
Recommended Resources
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