BIOT 897 (M3) - Special Topics in Biotechnology

Top/Bus Appl IP in Sci & Eng

Manchester Coll of Professional Studies::Biotechnology
Credits: 3.0
Class Size: 10 
Term:  Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
CRN:  56749
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
This course explores and investigates advanced topics in biotechnology that would not normally be covered in other courses in the curriculum.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With : BSCI 797 (M3)
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Manchester
Instructors:  Matt Simon

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 5/5/2025 W 6:10pm - 9:00pm PANDRA P503

Additional Course Details:

Students will receive an overview of practical, real-world aspects of managing and leveraging intellectual assets (copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) in business. Students taking this course will be exposed to lectures, guest presentations, and case studies aimed at increasing their understanding of intellectual property strategies and related legal issues; technology assessment; technology valuation; commercialization issues, strategies, and negotiation techniques; business planning and start-up company development; and strategies for attracting investment for new ideas. Your instructor and guest speakers for the course are involved in managing, protecting, enabling, investing in, or commercializing intellectual property assets in real world settings such as university technology transfer offices, patent law firms, venture capital firms, start-up companies, incubators, accelerators, and related settings.