Patent Applications

Synopsis

IPM529 Patent Applications prepares learners to sit for the Singapore Patent Agent Qualifying Examination Paper A: Preparation of a Patent Specification. The course covers defining the inventive concept, determining the patentability of the inventive concept and developing patent specifications.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Review of Patent-Related Legislation, Regulations and Case Law in Singapore related to Patent Applications
Formal Requirements of a Patent Application
Providing Support
Providing Support for Prosecution Manoeuvrability
Parts of a Patent Specification
Purpose of Background and Detailed Description
Drafting a Patent Specification Background
Drafting the Detailed Description
Drafting the Detailed Description for Specific Technologies
Constraints of Content in Priority Documents
Types of Patent Applications in Different Jurisdictions
Follow-up with Relevant Stakeholders.

Learning Outcome

Identify relevant stakeholders involved in a patent application
Analyse patent applications for Singapore and other key jurisdictions
Analyse importance of content in priority documents for patent applications
Evaluate commercial considerations for a patent application
Prepare parts of patent specifications for particular applications
Compare the methods of assessing patentability
Evaluate good practices when drafting patent specifications.
Describe the inventive concept
Evaluate patent specifications in accordance with IP-related legislation and regulations in Singapore and other key jurisdictions
Construct patent specifications to support claims and meet patentability requirements.

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Patent Applications

Patent Applications (IPM529)

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