Protecting Intellectual Property

Course Description:

Some companies earn a profit by selling goods and services, while others sell ideas, also known as “intellectual property.” Just like physical property, intellectual property is afforded legal protection.
This course will discuss intellectual property and intellectual property protections, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, as well as review ways businesses and their employees can protect a company’s intellectual property.

Why “Protecting Intellectual Property” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the types of intellectual property protections
• Understand the value of intellectual property and why it should be protected
• Recognize steps a business is taking to protect its intellectual property
• Take steps to protect a business’s intellectual property