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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Research, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Environment, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process I

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Design, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Industrial Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, Return On Investment, Health Technology, Project Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Market Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Product Development, Medical Equipment and Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de IOS

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Apple iOS, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Design Research, Version Control, Swift Programming, User Experience Design, Unix Commands, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      U

      Multiple educators

      Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Project Portfolio Management, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Strategic Planning, Digital Transformation, Business, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      The Ideation Process

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Development, Ideation, New Product Development, Process Mapping, Brainstorming, Business Analysis, User Research, User Feedback, Innovation, Customer Insights, Prioritization, Technology Solutions

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovation and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera

      Prototype to Success: Figma Prototyping Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Mockups, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Collaborative Software, UI Components, Usability Testing, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular patent courses

    • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Innovation Career Lessons from a Master: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
    • Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process I: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations: University of Minnesota
    • Desarrollador de Meta de IOS: Meta
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Ideation Process: University of Minnesota

    Frequently Asked Questions about Patent

    A patent is a legal grant of protection given to an inventor (person or company) to protect the intellectual property rights of that party's invention. When a patent is awarded on a service or product, that gives the patent owner the legal right to block another party from borrowing or stealing the intellectual property of the invention.

    Only an individual inventor can be awarded a solo patent for the idea of the product or service. If two or more people create an invention, then they would apply for a patent as joint inventors.‎

    When it comes to understanding patents, it's important to learn that a company can be the owners of a patent you discover while working for the company. This can happen due to one or two conditions: 1) if you signed an employee agreement that assigned invention rights to the company, or 2) you were specifically hired to create inventions.

    If you develop a new invention (say, a new vaccine) while you're employed with a company, the company will likely own the patent, which is good in the United States for 20 years.‎

    Learning about a patent application process and the subsequent award can help you increase your capabilities in business law and intellectual property knowledge. If you work in a medical science organization or a technology company that creates new innovations on a regular basis, it pays to know about the patent application process and award approval. This understanding can be a great foundation for you to build a career in copyright protection, trademarks, business innovation, and patent applications.‎

    When you take online courses to learn about patents, you will also learn details around protecting inventions by using patents. Explore the new insights about intellectual property laws, how to protect your inventions in different industries, and how to maximize the financial viability of a patent.

    you'll appreciate how your mind will get challenged in these online courses. More importantly, you'll love the flexibility and freedom that online courses provide for learning new subjects in your spare time.‎

    Online Patent courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Patent skills. Choose from a wide range of Patent courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Patent, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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