Patent Infringement & Validity

Synopsis

IPM531 Patent Infringement & Validity prepares students to sit for the Singapore Patent Agent Qualifying Examination Paper C: Infringement and Validity of Singapore Patent. The course delves into evaluating patents to identify scope of protection, appraising product/process and assessing prior art. Students will also look into formulating an opinion on patent infringement, patent invalidity and/or scope of protection and communicating the opinion to relevant stakeholders.

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

Topics

Business Objectives
Review Patent-related Legislation and Regulations in Singapore
Scope of Protection for Patents
Patent Infringement
Patent Validity
Assess Scope of Patent
Assess Product/Process for Patent Infringement
Assess Prior Art for Patent Validity
Structure of Opinions
Formulate Opinion on Patent Validity and Infringement/Non-Infringement
Communicate Opinion to Relevant Stakeholders
Selecting Appropriate Actions

Learning Outcome

Examine relevant IP-related legislation, regulations and examination guidelines, including case law in Singapore and other key jurisdiction
Analyse a patent specification
Apply structure of opinions
Appraise the importance of an organisation’s patent strategy and commercial considerations
Analyse critical success factors in the area of patent infringement and invalidity
Examine considerations in selecting appropriate actions
Evaluate patent specification to identify scope of protection
Appraise product/process to determine grounds for patent infringement/non-infringement
Assess prior art to determine validity of the patent
Formulate opinion on patent infringement/non-infringement, patent validity and/or scope of protection
Compose and communicate opinion to relevant stakeholders

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Patent Infringement & Validity