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WAIG Academy - Learning Platform

Patent Strategy for AI Innovations

Apply, reserve, and portfolio management

Patent fundamentals for AI — patentability, prior art, provisional vs complete applications, PCT strategy, and trade secret vs patent decisions.

Supports WAIG research and partner innovation programs.

Course introduction

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Module 1: Patentability and AI invention categories

  • Patentability and AI invention categories45m

Module 2: Prior art search and freedom to operate

  • Prior art search and freedom to operate50m

Module 3: Provisional and complete application process

  • Provisional and complete application process55m

Module 4: PCT and multi-jurisdiction strategy

  • PCT and multi-jurisdiction strategy60m

Module 5: Trade secret vs patent for models and data

  • Trade secret vs patent for models and data45m

Module 6: Portfolio management and defensive publication

  • Portfolio management and defensive publication50m