Category Archives: Education

IP Demystified

Course details:

Intellectual property (IP) plays an essential role in both the research and teaching functions of universities and PRIs (public research institutions). This includes IP created by universities/PRIs and also third-party IP that they use in their work. Whether it be basic (“blue-sky”) or applied research, through their R&D activities, universities and PRIs produce results in the form of inventions, scholarly publications, databases, new plant varieties, confidential information, computer programs, etc. Many of these are protectable by IP, yet many are also no more than proofs of concept or laboratory-scale prototypes which require further R&D before they can be commercialized. By understanding the rights and opportunities arising from research and scientific work, Academia and individual inventors learn how to manage and use products of their work allowing them to commercialize their results. Our course is tailored for Academia and Inventors.

Course structure:

  • What are IPRs?
  • Protection strategies
  • Patent
  • Trademark
  • Design
  • How and where to protect?
  • IP Policies.
  • Commercialization and technology transfer

Lectures:

Patent Attorneys

Level:

Advanced

IP for Beginners

Course details:

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright, and trademarks which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. This course enables basic understanding of IP systems, types of IP rights, and protection paths.

Course structure:

  • What is IP?
  • Why is IP important?
  • Identify the types of infustrial property protection.
    • Patents
    • Trademarks
    • Design
  • How and where to protect?
  • Case studies.

Lectures:

Fablab Team

Level:

Basic

3D printing

Course details:

The course provides participants with practical and essential knowledge of 3D printing and its applications in different industries. The course teaches you everything you need to know to enter the 3d world including slicing, G-code, common tools, materials, types of printers and many other useful information.

Course structure:

  • What 3D Printing is?
  • Why is 3D Printing important?
  • Current technologies and features available for printers, what can be done and can’t be done on 3D Printers>
  • How to select the best printer for your use.
  • What Materials are currently available?
  • Slicers and other Software and 3D Printing Basics
  • Operating a 3d printer.
  • On-site practice.

Lectures:

Fablab Team

Level:

Basic