ME208 Patent Law and Strategy for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Fridays, 1:15pm to 3:05pm, Skilling Auditorium
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I noticed it was listed under Mechanical Engineering. Does this mean that the course materials will be specific towards engineering-type products?
A: Although listed as a ME course, the course is not specific to any technology. You will learn the basics to file a provisional patent application on any invention.
Q: What separates the 2 unit and 3 unit versions of ME208?
A: In previous years, the two versions were separated by work load. Now, the two versions are separated only by their effect on tuition bills.
Q: Is there a lot of reading involved?
A: In the evaluations, most students stated that they read 1-5 hours per week for the course. There will be slightly more work this year (but definitely no problem sets).
Q: I'd like to take the course, but I cannot attend at the scheduled time. Is there anything I can?
A: Yes. All on-campus students will have access to the online version of every lecture (just like the off-campus students). If you wish, I can treat you as an off-campus student. This is less-than-ideal, but I have presented to off-campus students in the past, so the course should go fairly smoothly.
Q: What is the difference between the two courses that you offer (ME208 and ME238)?
A: ME208 is for engineers and scientist, while ME238 (which requires the completion of ME208) is for engineers and scientists who want to pursue a career in patent law as either a patent attorney or a patent agent.