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Overview
Microcredential Series Description
This microcredential series will provide learners with an understanding of the importance of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO’s website and related resources. It is recommended that participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro. microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Total class hours 5.
Courses
Microcredential Series Requirements
| IP Law | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| LAWS-1107 | Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro | View More Details about LAWS-1107 | ||
| Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro. provides learners with an understanding of the importance of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to Intellectual Property law in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the term intellectual property 2. Identify types of intellectual property and their legal rights 3. Apply provisions of intellectual property laws and regulations 4. Navigate and locate information using the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) website 5. Define the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office Total class hours - 3. | ||||
| LAWS-1110 | Trademarks in Canada | View More Details about LAWS-1110 | ||
| Trademarks in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of trademarks as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to trademarks, as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to trademarks in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the term trademark and explain its function 2. Identify the types of trademarks recognized in Canada 3. Outline the steps in the trademark registration process 4. Apply provisions of the Trademarks Act and regulations 5. Define the term trademark infringement 6. Explain the remedies available for trademark infringement 7. Navigate and locate information using the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) website Total class hours - 6. | ||||
| LAWS-1108 | Patents in Canada | View More Details about LAWS-1108 | ||
| Patents in Canada provides learners with an understanding of patent law and its application. Students will learn about the patent application process and how patent rights are enforced in Canada. Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to patent law in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the term patent 2. Identify types of patentable subject matter 3. Outline the steps in a patent application process 4. Navigate and locate information using the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) website regarding the patent process 5. Define the term patent infringement 6. Identify the types of patent infringement defences Total class hours - 6. | ||||
| LAWS-1106 | Industrial Designs in Canada | View More Details about LAWS-1106 | ||
| Industrial Designs in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of industrial designs as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to industrial designs, as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources pertaining to industrial designs. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to industrial designs in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the term industrial design 2. Identify works eligible for industrial design protection under Canadian law 3. Outline the steps to register and industrial design in Canada 4. Apply provisions of the Industrial Design Act and regulations 5. Define the term industrial design infringement 6. Explain the remedies available for industrial design infringement 7. Explain the process for enforcing industrial designs in Canada 8. Navigate and locate information using the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) website Total class hours - 5. | ||||
| LAWS-1105 | Copyright in Canada | View More Details about LAWS-1105 | ||
| Copyright in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of copyright as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to copyright, as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources pertaining to copyright. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to copyright in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the term copyright and the scope of protection 2. Identify works eligible for copyright under Canadian law 3. Outline the steps to register copyright in Canada 4. Apply provisions of the Copyright Act and regulations 5. Define the term copyright infringement 6. Explain the remedies available for copyright infringement 7. Explain the term fair dealing and outline other defences against copyright infringement 8. Navigate and locate information using the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) website Total class hours - 6 | ||||
| LAWS-1109 | Trade Secrets in Canada | View More Details about LAWS-1109 | ||
| Trade Secrets in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of trade secrets and confidential information as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to trade secrets and confidential information. This microcredential will provide a basic introduction to copyright in Canada. It is recommended participants complete the Intellectual Property in Canada - Intro microcredential prior to taking the remaining microcredentials in the series. Learning Outcomes: 1 Define the term trade secret 2. Explain how trade secrets can be protected in Canada 3. Explain how trade secrets can be misappropriated 4. Explain the remedies available for trade secret misappropriation Total class hours - 4. | ||||
