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851-0738-01L 2 Credits BSC , DS , DR , MSC D-ITET , D-GESS
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The Role of Intellectual Property in the Engineering and Technical Sector

Die Rolle des Geistigen Eigentums im Ingenieurwesen und den technischen Wissenschaften

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Kamran Houshang Pour Islam
Particularly suitable for students of D-BAUG, D-BIOL, D-BSSE, D-CHAB, D-ITET, D-MAVT.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:55

Abstract

The lecture gives an overview of the fundamental aspects of intellectual property, which plays an important role in the daily routine of engineers and scientists. The lecture aims to make participants aware of the various methods of protection and to put them in a position to use this knowledge in the workplace.

Objective

In recent years, knowledge about intellectual property has become increasingly important for engineers and scientists. Both in production and distribution and in research and development, they are increasingly being confronted with questions concerning the patenting of technical inventions and the use of patent information. The lecture will acquaint participants with practical aspects of intellectual property and enable them to use the acquired knowledge in their future professional life. Topics covered during the lecture will include: - The importance of innovation in industrialised countries - An overview of the different forms of intellectual property - The protection of technical inventions and how to safeguard their commercialisation - Patents as a source of technical and business information - Practical aspects of intellectual property in day-to-day research, at the workplace and for the formation of start-ups. Case studies will illustrate and deepen the topics addressed during the lecture. The seminar will include practical exercises on how to use and search patent information. Basic knowledge of how to read and evaluate patent documents as well as how to use publicly available patent databases to obtain the required patent information will also be provided.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS , DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
100

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Die Rolle des Geistigen Eigentums im Ingenieurwesen und den technischen Wissenschaften
  • Fri 14:15-18:00 (NO C 60)
28 h semesterly

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