Intellectual Property and New Ideas (NI) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland
Price: USD 103
  • Duration: 4 Hours

Course details

 

We all have ideas, but very few of us ever do anything with them. Inthis new course, Rob Lucas takes learners through the processes required toassess new ideas, select the best ones and avoid wasting time on those thatwill not work.

The processes apply equally to ideas coming from an individual, asmall to medium-sized enterprise, or larger corporateorganisations andinstitutions.

Learning Outcomes

Protecting your big idea

  • What is intellectual property?
  • How can I capture and record ideas?
  • How do I decide if an area is worth pursuing?
  • What types of protection are there for my idea?
  • Why should I protect an idea?
  • What are confidentiality agreements?

Checking the idea is original

  • Is my idea already out there?
  • What is the process for thorough research?
  • What is a patent search?
  • What are market searches?
  • What are price point searches?

Patents

  • Why file for a patent?
  • When should I file an application?
  • Who can help?
  • How much does filing a patent application cost?

Registered designs, trademarks and copyright

  • What are registered designs?
  • What are trademarks?
  • What is copyright?

Ownership

  • Who owns the IP?
  • How does it work when I own the IP?
  • How does it work when someone else is involved in the ownership?
  • What are companies’ and institutions’ rights to IP created by individuals?
  • How does ownership affect confidentiality agreements?
  • What if I fall out with someone involved with the IP?

 

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland

Chartered Accountants Ireland (The Institute) is a membership body representing 23,000 influential members throughout the globe. their role is to educate, represent and support their members. their members work in senior positions in practice and industry. they are committed to restoring confidence at every level of the economy. they work with governments and businesses to raise awareness of the importance of sound financial advice.
Chartered Accountants Ireland was established as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland by Royal Charter in 1888. Its activities and those of its members are governed by its Bye-Laws and by Rules relating to professional and ethical conduct. These provisions are contained in the Handbook which is available to all members.
Chartered Accountants Ireland is governed by a Council and it is responsible for determining policy and monitoring its implementation. Council is lead by the Officer Group and supported by the Management Team and staff. A number of committees with voluntary member involvement also play a key role.
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