Intellectual Property Awareness

Understanding intellectual property rights and how to protect and respect them in the workplace

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of intellectual property and the main categories of IP rights relevant to businesses. Learners will explore copyright, trade marks, patents, design rights and confidential information, and understand both how to protect organisational IP and how to avoid infringing the IP of others. The course is suitable for all employees, particularly those in creative, technical and commercial roles.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the main categories of intellectual property rights
• Explain how copyright protects original works
• Understand trade mark registration and protection
• Recognise when patent protection may be relevant
• Apply confidential information and trade secret protections
• Avoid infringing the intellectual property of third parties
• Support organisational IP management and protection strategies

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)