Course overview
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the innovation process and key components of commercialisation, with particular emphasis on science and technology-based innovation. Students are introduced to the key steps in the research commercialisation process, learn how research relates to innovation activities and processes, and how opportunities for capturing value from research are identified.
The course will give students a working knowledge of procedures involved in protecting and managing their Intellectual Property through case studies and the legal framework underpinning these rights. Industry perspectives on the value of higher degrees in science, career possibilities and pathways are also covered.
Course participants include University of Adelaide academic and commercialisation specialist staff, and contributors from industry.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the key components and processes involved in the commercialisation of research.
- Understand how research relates to innovation, and how to identify opportunities to capture value from research.
- Understand the nature of intellectual property, the importance and limitations of patents, the patenting process, patent infringement and IP management.
- Develop skills in interpreting and validating patent documents and the impact on their own research.
- Develop a strategy for career development by using appropriate pathways and identifying key determinants for success.
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