Intellectual property creations can drive business and be the foundation of its growth. Such intellectual property should be managed in a way that is forward-looking and practical.

Course Curriculum
1
The Types of
Intellectual Property
It is useful to distinguish between the types of intellectual property.
2
Copyright
Looking at Copyright as a type of intellectual property.
3
Patents
A patent is a form of intellectual property that protects inventions.
4
Trademarks
A trademark can be a single word, a combination of words, letters or numerals and so much more.
5
Designs and Trade Secrets
The South African Design Act protects two types of designs.
6
Leveraging Intellectual Property
It is useful to consider what a business can do to leverage intellectual property rights for commercial benefit.
Why Safeguarding and Commercialising Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property creations can drive business and be the foundation of its growth. Such intellectual property should be managed in a way that is forward-looking and practical. Looking at the different types of intellectual property in South Africa, this course considers practical steps and protections that organizations and entrepreneurs can take to safeguard and commercialize their intellectual property.
Get started for only
R3000
This course is recommended for all employees, entrepreneurs and individuals that want to understand Intellectual Property better.
What our students are saying
"This course really assisted us in training all our employees and our marketing team within our company to understand all the legal consequences of not complying with the laws discussed in this course."

Anonymous
CEO
"I always enjoy Upskill Academy courses! The platform is easy to use and I love the training videos. You stay true to your slogan, uncomplicate complicated topics!"

Judy Wilkenson
Private
"I did not always understand what my rights are and how I can protect my intellectual property, This is a definite must course to do!"

Anomymous
Owner