IEEE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SEMINAR

QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE SEMINAR

1.         What is the planned learning outcome?

Participants will gain a basic understanding of a key intellectual property (IP) concepts and their application to commercial activity, including:

·              What various IP regimes, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial design and trade secrets actually protect

·              The substantive and formal requirements for obtaining various forms of IP protection

·              Special considerations relating to specific technologies, such as biotechnology, software, the Internet, etc.

·              Where in the world to protect IP and why

·              The interaction between IP laws and competition law

·              How to work with an IP professional to maximize efficiency and reduce costs

·              Identifying technology that is suitable for commercialization and IP protection

·              The role of universities and other resources in commercializing technology

·              How to understand what IP you have and how it relates to third party IP rights

·              How to maximize the value of IP through various licensing and other arrangements

·              How to find licensees for your technology and related IP rights

·              How to set royalties for licenses

·              The elements of a licensing agreement

·              Infringement and validity of IP rights

·              Enforcing and defending such rights

·              How to develop a comprehensive IP protection and exploitation strategy for your organization

2.         What instructional methods will be used?

The seminar will consist of lectures and panel discussions by the instructors followed by an interactive Q & A session with the audience.

3.         What is the type of learning support and materials that will be provided?

The speaker lectures and panel discussions will be supplemented by audio-visual presentations and handouts. The seminar may also be Webcast to other IEEE Sections and will also be taped for repeat presentations.

4.         How will the students demonstrate their attainment of the learning outcomes?

It is assumed that the seminar will attract those individuals who are motivated to learn the subject matter presented during the seminar. Accordingly, no formal demonstration of the attainment of learning outcomes by students will be required. At the same time, the Q & A session of the seminar and informal meetings with presenters during the breaks and lunch period will give students an opportunity to ensure that they have fully met those objectives.

5.         What are the requirements for satisfactory completion?

As noted above, it is assumed that the seminar will attract those individuals who are motivated to learn the subject matter presented during the seminar. Accordingly, attendance will constitute a sufficient requirement for satisfactory completion.

6.         How will participants evaluate the program?

At the end of the seminar the following questions will be asked to see if expectations have been met:

1. Did the program meets your expectations?                    Yes             No

If No, please state your reasons.

2.  How would you rate this Seminar/Workshop?             Poor       Fair     Good    Very Good     Excellent

3. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest/ best rating) rate the following items:

a.             The program met the learning outcomes     (1)         (2)         (3)         (4)         (5)

b.             The program provided valuable and practical knowledge     (1)         (2)         (3)         (4)         (5)

c.             The program improved my understanding of IP     (1)         (2)         (3)         (4)         (5)

d.             The program gave me new perspectives on IP     (1)         (2)         (3)         (4)         (5)

4. How would you rate the presenters?           

Pierrette Breton                    Poor          Fair          Good          Very Good          Excellent

Dinesh Kakadia                    Poor          Fair          Good          Very Good          Excellent

Trevor McDonald                Poor          Fair          Good          Very Good          Excellent

Chris Tacit                             Poor          Fair          Good          Very Good          Excellent

Wing Yan                              Poor          Fair          Good          Very Good          Excellent

5. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest/ best rating) rate the following items related to the instructors:

a.             The instructors clearly defined the learning outcomes                 (1)        (2)        (3)       (4)       (5)

b.             The instructors demonstrated competence in the subject matter  (1)      (2)        (3)        (4)      (5)

c.             The instructors positioned the program in a broad context          (1)       (2)       (3)       (4)       (5)

d.             The instructors provided a challenging learning environment    (1)       (2)       (3)       (4)       (5)

e.             The instructors responded to questions clearly and concisely   (1)       (2)       (3)       (4)       (5)

f.              The instructors engaged the participants in dialogue   (1)       (2)       (3)       (4)       (5)

6. General comments related to the Program or the instructors: