ENGRG 5910

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 7, 2025 7:07PM EDT

ENGRG 5910
Innovation Collaborative

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) including patents, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets. By analyzing real cases the students will learn how to understand and characterize inventions, develop and implement IP, assess its value, and develop strategies for commercialization including licensing to an existing company or creation of a startup. By focusing on how to manage and leverage IP for competitive advantage the course is of particularly relevance to students interested in the intersection of engineering/science, invention, innovation, business, and entrepreneurship.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to determine inventiveness and understand the essential characteristics of invention.
  • Describe differences between different IP assets and their respective value in an IP portfolio.
  • Integrate Patent & Trade Secrets to develop a comprehensive IP strategy.
  • Evaluate Technology Readiness Levels, determine market relevance, and develop value proposition.
  • Develop commercialization strategies for IP assets and a brief commercialization plan.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ENGRG 4910

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 21494 ENGRG 5910   LEC 001

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    • W
    • Oct 15 - Dec 5, 2025

    • Cahoon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 21495 ENGRG 5910   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Oct 15 - Dec 5, 2025

    • Cahoon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person