Program Overview

Program Overview

The BIOMDSCI 800 program, Intellectual Property, Patents and Licensing, is a 2-credit course that explores the core concepts of intellectual property, patent law, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and patent litigation in the field of biotechnology.

Course Objectives

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge to:

• Distinguish the principal types of intellectual property and how to protect a service or product
• Assess technology transfer opportunities and its importance to the field of biotechnology
• Evaluate market dynamics, pricing, and valuation of early-stage intellectual property
• Deliver a technology assessment plan based on legal issues

Program Details

Course Designation

The course is designated as a graduate course, counting toward 50% of the graduate coursework requirement.

Requisites

Students must be declared in the Biotechnology MS program to enroll in this course.

Repeatable for Credit

This course is not repeatable for credit.

Last Taught

The course was last taught in Fall 2025.

Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to help students achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Distinguish the principal types of intellectual property and how to protect a service or product
• Assess technology transfer opportunities and its importance to the field of biotechnology
• Evaluate market dynamics, pricing, and valuation of early-stage intellectual property
• Deliver a technology assessment plan based on legal issues
  • These outcomes are tailored for graduate students, focusing on advanced understanding and application of intellectual property concepts in biotechnology.