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READ CHAPTERS 1, 2
George, Alexandra. Constructing Intellectual Property, Cambridge University Press, 2012. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://trine.on.worldcat.org/oclc/792684421
READ CHAPTERS 4 & 5
Rimai, Donald S. A Guide for Implementing a Patent Strategy : How Inventors, Engineers, Scientists, Entrepreneurs, and Independent Innovators Can Protect Their Intellectual Property. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2018. https://trine.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1078996653
“Developing Standards.” IEEE SA, IEEE Standards Association, https://standards.ieee.org/develop/index.html
Video: Lessig, Larry, et al., directors. Tedtalks : Larry Lessig — How Creativity Is Being Strangled by the Law. Films Media Group, 2012. https://trine.on.worldcat.org/oclc/819773448
ASSIGNMENTS:
WEEK TWO
Participate:
Week 2 Discussion: What Can Be Patented?
For this discussion, we will be focusing on the product depicted below. You will review the product in light of this week’s readings and determine if it is an item that is patentable or not. Place yourself in the shoes of a business that focuses on producing consumer products for the global marketplace. Specifically, consider the following:
1. Does this product provide a solution to a problem?
2. Would this item be unique to the marketplace?
3. Are there competing products in the market?
4. Can this product be easily and affordably manufactured or produced?
5. Are there other considerations that make this product viable or not viable for patent protection and marketability?
After answering these questions for this product declare whether or not you would pursue a patent for this product and why or why not? Describe your decision-making process and relevant factors that guided your decision taking into consideration the readings form this week and last week. In your two responses to your peers, respond to your peer’s analysis, and discuss what if anything they concluded that was different than what you concluded as well as what was similar. Follow up with your own post regarding the same.
Discussion Rubric
Initial discussion board posts are due by Wednesday at 11:59P EST.
Two further reply posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM EST
Discussion Rubric |
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
Content and Relevancy of Initial Post |
5.0 pts
Excellent
Expresses opinions and ideas in a clear manner with obvious connection to topic. Facilitates class discussion. Utilizes course materials and outside sources that are relevant to the discussion; uses APA styled citations. |
4.0 pts
Good
States opinions and ideas clearly. Ideas are well organized and facilitate discussion. Post addresses the given topic. Utilizes course materials that are relevant to the discussion; uses APA styled citations. |
2.0 pts
Fair
Somewhat short in length, offering no further insight into the topic. Unclear connection to topic evidenced by minimal expression of opinions or ideas. May not cite sources with APA citations. |
0.0 pts
Poor
Short or irrelevant remarks. Does not express opinions or ideas clearly. Post does not relate to the discussion content. |
|
5.0 pts |
Responses |
3.0 pts
Excellent
Fully engages in the discussion. Presents two or more relevant responses that further class discussion by offering insightful comments or questions. These responses have the potential to motivate others to continue the discussion. |
2.0 pts
Fair
Engages in the discussion. Presents at least two relevant responses that further the class discussion. |
1.0 pts
Poor
Minimal engagement in the class discussion. There is only one relevant response which contributes to the discussion. |
0.0 pts
None
Does not engage in-class discussion as it develops. Responses are so poorly constructed that they contribute little or nothing to the discussion. |
|
3.0 pts |
Conventions of Writing |
1.0 pts
Excellent
Utilizes correct grammar and spelling. |
0.0 pts
None
Utilizes poor spelling and grammar; writing appears hastily composed with little to no proofreading. |
|
1.0 pts |
Timeliness |
1.0 pts
Full Marks
Submitted posts by the posted due date. |
0.0 pts
No Marks
Did not submit the initial post by the posted due date, but the initial post was submitted within the discussion week. |
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1.0 pts |
Total Points: 10.0 |
Written Assignment:
Handbook What Can Be Patented
The first step in securing a patent to protect an invention or creative work is to determine if an item is patentable. This means not only determining if the item is worthy of the time and effort necessary to securing a patent for it but also that the item is sufficiently unique to be able to secure patent protection if requested.
On the discussion board this week you examined a potential product and made a patent determination about it regarding whether or not a patent should be sought for protection for that particular item. After reading though the learning materials presented in this course so far and going though the discussion exercise this week on how to make the decision to pursue a patent or not on a particular produce write a response that is 1,000 to 1,500 words in length that describes the considerations and process that should be used to make the decision about seeking a patent or not on an item. Your job in this assignment is to step into the shoes of a patent engineer manager and consider what advice you would give to a patent engineer that you supervised about how to evaluate products for patent consideration. Additionally, Describe the step by step procedure for obtaining a patent and how to identify patentable inventions. Describe the procedures and actions key parties in the patent claim writing and filing process should take to ensure that the patent will survive challenge and judicial scrutiny in the future.
Week 2 Written Assignment – Handbook What Can Be Patented
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
INTRODUCTION / CONCLUSION
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
10.0 pts
READABILITY
Paragraph transitions are present and logical, and flow is maintained throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling and word usage are correct. The font type should be professional and readable. There should be font consistency. Formatting should not distract from document content.
10.0 pts
CONTENT
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Discussions of topics outlined in the project are stated clearly, are supported by specific details (examples or analysis), and are organized logically. The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
60.0 pts
RECOMMENDATION
You provide clear guidance regarding what type of items and ideas can be patented and how a patent should be structured. You provide a step by step process for how to obtain a patent and how to determine if an invention or idea is patentable or not. In particular you clearly describe the key decisions and actions that the relevant parties should take in the patent claim writing and filing process to ensure that any patent protection that is pursued will survive challenge and judicial scrutiny in the future.