BIO 223 - Patents and Technology Transfer

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Athens Technical College

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Banner Title: Patents and Technology Transfer Students are introduced to the role of patents, one type of intellectual property, in advancing technological innovation and promoting economic development. The requirements for the issue of a patent are described together with the legal rights that are thereby conferred to the patent holder. Topics include the preparation of the patent application and its filing with, and examination by, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The course explores how the patented invention may be commercialized in the process of technology transfer. Emphasis is placed on the patenting and transfer of technologies pertinent to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Prerequisite: BIO 221 Offered on an as-needed basis for the Quality Assurance and Validation Technician technical certificate of credit

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athenstech.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 355-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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