Next week at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, I reprise my course on intellectual property. Excerpts from the course description are set forth below and available online at  http://lyle.smu.edu/~matula/IPIT/

Dr. David Matula and I have taught the class since 2000, and I am honored to teach the class again on January 15 and 16, 2016. The Course is open to everyone and I hope to see those that can attend next week. Engineers, scientists, corporate and business people, faculty and students have praised the class, and 2016 will be no exception! My presentation includes all the basics on IP, current developments, and purposes of IP to our society (and the past).  For beginners, the class is a lively introduction to IP.  For those with some knowledge of IP, the materials offer a refresher with recent case law.

I hope to see you there!

Ray, vandyke@acm.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION

What is intellectual property? Why should I patent my innovation? How do I draft my claims?  This course will address the importance of technology and intellectual property in America, the fundamentals of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets for the lay person, and the real world application of those rights.

Fair use, open source, and alternatives will be described and interpreted.

Current developments and changes are also covered. In particular, the America Invents Act of 2011, the most monumental change to patent law since 1836, will also be discussed, and the significant effects on universities, small inventors and companies highlighted. Supreme Court, Legislation and other developments that affect these rights will also be covered in this popular and engaging presentation.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED BY THE COURSE INCLUDE:

• History and Philosophy of Intellectual Property Rights and their role in the information age

• Intellectual property’s impact on information system design and development

• The inventor’s role in recognizing and protecting a patentable idea

• Analysis of ground breaking industry patents

• Impact of Emerging Technologies on Intellectual Property

DETAILS ON LOCATION AND CREDIT

Computer Science & Engineering Department

Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering

Presents

 16^th Annual Short Course on Intellectual Property and Information Technology

January 15 & 16, 2016:  Friday 9:am-5:pm, Saturday 9:am-1:pm

Palmer Conference Center for Engineering Leadership

Caruth Hall, Rm. 406

3145 Dyer Street, Dallas, TX  75205

Short course fee:  $200 (group rates available)

SMU Students:  Credit – one hour:  Register for CSE 5111/7111

Non-credit complimentary SMU student registration available (contact beth@lyle.smu.edu)

Any remaining questions? Contact me at vandyke@acm.org or visit my webpage at http://www.rayvandyke.com