Course syllabus
Course-PM
CIP061 CIP061 Patents and innovation engineering lp3 VT21 (7.5 hp)
Course is offered by the department of Technology Management and Economics
Contact details
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Course code & Title |
CIP061 Patent and Innovation Engineering (PIE) |
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Main field of studies |
Entrepreneurship and Business Design |
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Examiner and course manager |
Professor Ulf Petrusson (ulf.petrusson@chalmers.se) |
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Course administrator |
Jenny Taghvai (jenny.taghvai@chalmers.se) |
Course purpose
The aim of the course is to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in technology and technology-based innovation processes with a focus on management of technology and knowledge assets. The course focuses on how patents and other IPRs design the resource base, capacity to manage claims and organizing work, as well as implementing value creation models of technological innovations. Said capabilities are critical for entrepreneurs and other people in executive positions in order to facilitate strategic and sustainable decision making in knowledge-based business and operations.
Schedule
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Content |
Lecturer |
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18 Jan |
Mon |
8-9 |
Introduction |
UP |
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18 Jan |
Mon |
9-12 |
Technology and intellectual asset management |
UP |
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20 Jan |
Wed |
10-12 |
Universities and technology transfer |
UP |
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20 Jan |
Wed |
13-15 |
Case 1 simulation |
CH |
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20 Jan |
Wed |
15-17 |
Technology management and copyright |
KS |
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25 Jan |
Mon |
8-10 |
Drafting a patent portfolio |
TS |
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25 Jan |
Mon |
10-12 |
Case 1 simulation |
TS |
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27 Jan |
Wed |
10-12 |
Governance of innovation projects and licensing |
UP |
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27 Jan |
Wed |
13-17 |
IP Strategy |
RP |
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1 Feb |
Mon |
8-9 |
Questionnaire |
UP |
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1 Feb |
Mon |
9-12 |
Compliance with innovation regulation |
UP |
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8 Feb |
Mon |
8-11 |
Case 1 presentation and hand-in |
UP, CH & ML |
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8 Feb |
Mon |
11-12 |
Case 2 introduction |
UP |
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10 Feb |
Wed |
10-12 |
Innovation information |
LPF |
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10 Feb |
Wed |
13-15 |
Case 2 simulation |
LPF |
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10 Feb |
Wed |
15-17 |
Key elements of a business-driven approach to IP management |
KL |
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15 Feb |
Mon |
9-12 |
IP and digitization |
RM |
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17 Feb |
Wed |
10-12 |
Intellectual assets in employee-relations, trade secrets etc. |
UP |
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17 Feb |
Wed |
13-15 |
Case 2 simulation |
UP & CH |
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17 Feb |
Wed |
15-17 |
Building global IP portfolios |
RM |
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22 Feb |
Mon |
9-12 |
Patent wars and infringement strategies |
MM & JÖ |
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24 Feb |
Wed |
10-12 |
Patent litigation, case |
MT & TS |
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24 Feb |
Wed |
13-16 |
Case 2 simulation |
MM & JÖ |
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1 Mar |
Mon |
8-12 |
Contract Management |
UP & CH |
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3 Mar |
Wed |
10-12 |
Technology and IP Valuation |
RP |
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3 Mar |
Wed |
13-17 |
Technology and IP Valuation |
RP |
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8 Mar |
Mon |
9-12 |
Case 2 presentation and hand-in |
UP, CH & ML |
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12 Mar |
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Hand-in of individual assignment |
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Faculty
CH Christoffer Hermansson, CSE/CTH `& Law Department/GU
JÖ Johan Örneblad, Bergenstråhle & Partners
KL Karin Lersten, Konsert Strategy & IP
KS Kristoffer Schollin, Law Department/GU
LPF Linus Plym Forshell, PRV
MM Marcus Malek, Cipher
ML Mats Lundqvist, CSE/CTH
MT Martin Tranälv, Zacco
RM Ray Millien, Volvo Cars
RP Ruud Peters, Pipco
TS Tommy Somlo, Zacco
UP Ulf Petrusson, CSE/CTH & Law Department/GU
Course literature
Literature will be presented on the course platform, see "Files".
Course design
Teaching is in the form of lectures, seminars and group work. Students mainly work consist of identifying various types of technology-based innovation logics in order to assess how to claim innovations and control the key assets for the further utilization. A large part of the course is conducted through group work where students form interdisciplinary study groups. The teaching is based on role-play pedagogy that focus on roles, capabilities and norms in simulated innovation environments. The aim is to give students a holistic picture about the role of patents and other intellectual property rights, as well as other external information, in technology-based innovation processes.
Learning objectives and syllabus
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After completing the course, the students will be able to |
Type |
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1 |
Define and explain patents and other intellectual property rights as tools and building blocks in technological innovation processes. |
Knowledge and understanding |
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2 |
Explain and critically discuss patents and other intellectual property rights as elements in the value creation of technological innovations. |
Knowledge and understanding |
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3 |
Give examples of how processes for designing patents and other intellectual property rights forms the basis for strategic control positions in technology-based innovation processes. |
Knowledge and understanding |
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4 |
Be able to apply patent and other intellectual property information sources to identify and design technology and knowledge assets as property and portfolios of property for technological innovation processes. |
Skills and abilities |
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5 |
Be able to use and apply intellectual property information sources, and other external information, to evaluate technology and knowledge assets as resources and positions in product markets, technology markets and collaboration. |
Skills and abilities |
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6 |
Based on an intellectual property understanding, design and implement utilization processes and business strategies for technology-based value creation. |
Skills and Abilities |
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7 |
Evaluate how technology development processes based on management of intellectual assets and property contribute to sustainable development of business and society. |
Knowledge and understanding |
Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen:
Examination form
The examination is based on individual as well as group work. All moments that are graded, see table below, are graded on a scale where the maximum point per examination moment is given in the table below.
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Examination Activities |
Points (max) |
Due |
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Questionnaire, individual |
15 |
Monday Feb 1, 8.00-09.00 |
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Case 1, group work, written hand in |
20 |
Monday Feb 8, 11.00 |
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Case 2, group work, written hand in |
20 |
Monday Mar 8, 12.00 |
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Individual work, written hand-in |
45 |
Friday Mar 12, 17.00 |
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SUM (max) |
100 |
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Questionnaire
The questionnaire takes place in the first part of the course as a part of the total examination. The purpose of the questionnaire is for the student to demonstrate familiarity the basic parts of subject relating to the initial parts of the course where the focus is on the fundamentals of innovation, patents and patenting. The questionnaire gives an individual grade.
Group hand-ins
The course contains a case divided in two parts where the students are above all tested in their ability to apply the learnings in a role-play-setting. The first part focus on the assessment and governance of a research-based innovation, while the second part focus on the management of a technology-based firm. The groups are examined as teams for this part of the examination.
Individual hand-in
The individual hand in is based on the complete course material including theory and exercises. The purpose is to enable the student to display understanding of the subject, skills in analysis, as well as communicative skills.
Plagiarism
All work handed in for examination must have been produced by the ones claiming to have produced the work. The written assignments are scanned through the ‘URKUND’ plagiarism check. By submitting an assignment for grading you acknowledge that you have read and understood the rules regarding plagiarism and its consequences.
Course Grade
Thus, the students are graded on their performances in the form of participation in the group assignment, a questionnaire, and a written hand in (see the examination activities above). Grading for specific course elements follows the principle that at least 40% of the maximum points for that examination moment must be accomplished to pass that examination moment. All students must pass all examination moments. The sum of those grades gives the final grade for the student according to the rules; Grading CIP061 (Chalmers. The final grade for the PIE course CIP061 is determined based on the total sum of points earned as described in figure 1. The final grade for the course is determined by using the following scale: Grade 0 – 39,5 = U, 40 – 59,5 = 3, 60 – 79,5 = 4, 80 – 100 = 5.
Course evaluation
The course will be evaluated upon completion. The results of the evaluation will be communicated to the students and will function as a guide for the development of the course.
Contact
Please post all the course-related questions on the course’s page on Canvas or contact the course leader ulf.petrusson@chalmers.se