| Module Title |
Intellectual Property & Commercialisation |
| Module Code |
MNA1147 (ITS: GS601) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module provides an overview of how a university’s intellectual property is identified, protected and transferred. It has two aims:
To provide a systematic understanding of intellectual property and its application to the day-to-day activities of the researcher.
To introduce the researcher to the skills and processes involved in the successful global commercialisation of new products, processes and services from scientific research.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate the commercialisation strategies for new technology products, processes and services, for global markets, from a business, technological and IP perspective.
2. Design, research, present and defend a commercialisation report for a new product, process or service based on university research.
3. Explain the fundamentals of intellectual property rights and how they are protected internationally
4. Search, analyse and interpret patent applications for university generated intellectual property.
5. Explain and appraise the role of the university researcher in the innovation process.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Tutorial | 6 | No Description | | Independent Study | 65 | No Description | | Online activity | 30 | Podcasts on company case studies , sample business plans , guest speakers |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21545 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PASS/FAIL | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group presentation | Presentation and Defense of Commercialisation Report | 30% | Sem 2 End | | Group assignment | Commercialisation Report | 70% | Sem 2 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Workshop 1
What is Intellectual Property
Workshop 2
Introduction to High-Technology Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
Workshop 3
Patents
Workshop 4
Licensing & Commercialisation Marketing New Technologies
Workshop 5
Business Models and Entry Strategies
Workshop 6
High Tech- Financing
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Natasha Evers, James Cunningham & Thomas Hoholm: 2021, Technology entrepreneurship: Bringing innovation to the marketplace, 2nd Edition, Red Globe Press, UK,
- Thomas N. Duening, Robert A. Hisrich and Michael A. Lechter: 2021, Technology Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Academic Press, US,
- Dorf, R. C. and Byers,T. H: 2018, Technologies Venture; from ideas to enterprise, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- Website: Stanford University, 2022, ecorner.stanford.edu - Resources and materials for educators in Entrepreneurship, STVP The Stanford Engineering Entrepreneurship Centre, https://ecorner.stanford.edu/
- Website: Harvard, 2022, Harvard Business Case Studies, Harvard Business Publishing Education, https://hbsp.harvard.edu/
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