Introduction
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property (IP) and attribution in the digital age. Intellectual property refers to the legal rights that protect creative works, inventions, and innovations.
In this era of rapid information sharing and digital content creation, knowing how to protect and attribute intellectual property is crucial for creators, businesses, and individuals alike. This course will explore the various forms of intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, and teach participants how to properly attribute and protect their own work and respect the IP of others.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend:
- Entrepreneurs
- Content creators
- Artists and designers
- Business professionals
- Anyone interested in understanding IP and attribution
Course Level:
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and distinguish between different types of intellectual property.
- Understand the importance of intellectual property in the digital age.
- Identify when and how to attribute intellectual property.
- Comprehend the legal and ethical aspects of intellectual property.
- Apply best practices for protecting their intellectual property.
- Analyze real-world scenarios involving intellectual property and attribution.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and use intellectual property in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property
- What Is Intellectual Property?
- History and Evolution of IP
- Why Intellectual Property Matters
Module 2: Types of Intellectual Property
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Trade Secrets
Module 3: Attribution and Fair Use
- Understanding Attribution
- Fair Use and Its Limits
- Creative Commons Licenses
Module 4: Intellectual Property in the Digital World
- IP Challenges in the Digital Age
- Online Content Creation and IP
- Protecting Your Digital IP
Module 5: Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Plagiarism and IP
- IP and the Law
- International IP Issues
Module 6: Best Practices for IP Protection and Attribution
- Creating a Robust IP Strategy
- Proper Attribution Guidelines
- IP Compliance Tools and Resources
- Bodies responsible for Intellectual property
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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