CPIEPO2 Create – Protect – Innovate: Bringing ideas to market (Advanced level)

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: -.
Guaranteed by
Ing. Radoslav Trautmann, Ph.D., MBA
Contact Person: Ing. Erika Podzemná
Prerequisites
CPIEPO1 Create – Protect – Innovate: Bringing Ideas to Market (Entry Level)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Abstract

Building on the entry-level programme, this course provides advanced knowledge of the patent system, patent protection and enforcement, technology transfer, and intellectual property commercialisation. Participants will explore patent granting procedures, innovation protection strategies, technology assessment methods, and the use of intellectual property rights to support research and business development.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will understand advanced aspects of patent procedures, patent granting requirements, and the scope of patent protection. They will be able to analyse patent documents and claims, identify potential patent infringements, and propose strategies for protection and enforcement. Participants will gain knowledge of technology transfer, research commercialisation, and intellectual property valuation. They will be able to use patent information to assess technologies, design commercialisation strategies, and integrate intellectual property rights into organisational decision-making processes.
Key topics

Grant of Patents


Patent Enforcement


Technology Scouting and Assessment


Intellectual Property Commercialisation


Licensing and Valuation of IP Assets


Strategic Use of Intellectual Property Rights


Technology Transfer and Research–Industry Collaboration

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

The course is delivered as a self-paced online programme building on the entry-level course. Learning activities combine videos, podcasts, interactive educational materials, and extensive case studies focused on advanced aspects of intellectual property protection, patent procedures, technology transfer, and innovation commercialisation. Emphasis is placed on analytical and applied learning activities, particularly the analysis of patent documents, technology assessment, problem-solving exercises, and the development of intellectual property strategies. The course also includes interactive live online masterclasses, expert discussions, and consultations with specialists in patent law, innovation, and technology transfer.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Learning outcomes are assessed through module-based quizzes, interactive activities, case studies, and discussion tasks. The course also includes live online masterclasses delivered by intellectual property experts. Successful completion requires completion of all modules, passing the interim assessments, and successfully completing the final assessment, which includes a test and an open-ended question. Successful participants receive a European Patent Office certificate and a microcredential issued by Masaryk University.
Language of instruction
English
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