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Patent Law and License Contracts I
Patent- und Lizenzvertragsrecht I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:54:42
Abstract
Introduction to patent law for scientists and engineers, including a comparative survey of related IP rights, their legal function and their economic relevance.
Objective
Introduction to patent law for scientists and engineers, including a comparative survey of related IP rights, their legal function and their economic relevance.
Content
Introduction to patent law, esp. patentability, novelty and inventive step according to the European Patent Convention How to evaluate the patentability of an invention Introduction to the patent application and granting processes Introduction to patent searching How to read and interpret the various parts of a patent Introduction to the content and use of license agreements Students will review the main topics of this lecture in more detail through practical exercises during the lecture session.
Resources
Lecture Notes
For script and recommended literature please check:http://www.laederach.ethz.ch
Literature
For script and recommended literature please check: http://www.laederach.ethz.ch
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Patent- und Lizenzvertragsrecht I |
|
2 h weekly |