Our Courses

Welcome to The Inventor’s Patent Academy course library—your gateway to learning how patents work and how to make them work for you. Explore our full-length course, an accelerated version of that course, and our course dedicated to commercializing your inventions.

Total Time: 2h

Modules: 3

Total Lessons: 13

Patent Essentials

This course is a distilled version of the full TIPA course, focusing on the essential elements of patent applications. It is intended for those seeking a quick start to understanding the process and learning some of the vocabulary needed to work with a patent attorney or agent, or a technology transfer office.

Module 1: Intellectual Property Rights & Protecting Inventions

37:17

Lessons: 4

Module 2: Preparing a Patent Application & Determining Inventorship

56:43

Lessons: 4

Module 3: Filing Patent Applications & Fees

47:23

Lessons: 6

Total Time: 1h 28m

Modules: 2

Total Lessons: 8

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A Comprehensive Guide to Patenting – Welcome to the Patent System

The “Comprehensive Guide to Patenting” is TIPA’s full-length course. Your patent education begins with an overview of intellectual property rights. After that, you’ll learn about some challenges that you might face as you pursue your patents — along with strategies, tools, and tips for overcoming them.

Module 1: Welcome, Meet the Creators, and Overviews

21:09

Lessons: 5

Module 2: Common Challenges

41:27

Lessons: 3

Total Time: 2h 12m

Modules: 4

Total Lessons: 11

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A Comprehensive Guide to Patenting – Understanding Patent Law

The “Comprehensive Guide to Patenting” is TIPA’s full-length course. It’s time to dive into the specifics of patents, patent rights, and duration, including the steps for applying for a patent. You’ll also learn about the attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals who play a role in the process.

Module 1: Getting Started and Your First Actions

44:13

Lessons: 3

Module 2: Definitions and Legal Requirements

32:06

Lessons: 2

Module 3: Inventorship and Ownership

8:09

Lessons: 1

Module 4: Patent Law, Timeline, International and Design Patents, Fees

47:16

Lessons: 5

Total Time: 1h 10m

Modules: 4

Total Lessons: 5

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A Comprehensive Guide to Patenting – Working With the Patent Office

The “Comprehensive Guide to Patenting” is TIPA’s full-length course. This module covers how to write claims, as well as office actions and responses. You’ll also get a breakdown of activities that occur after your patent issues — including freedom to operate, infringement, maintenance fee payments, and possible challenges to a patent.

Module 1: Parts of a Claim

17:13

Lessons: 1

Module 2: Office Actions, Rejections, and Responses

24:37

Lessons: 2

Module 3: Post-Issuance and Infringement

13:50

Lessons: 1

Module 4: Closing Summary and Course Completion

14:26

Lessons: 1

Total Time: 1h 51m

Modules: 1

Total Lessons: 10

Creating Value From Your Patent

This course focuses on commercializing intellectual property for independent inventors, including how to validate their products through market research to prove commercial viability, the importance of building a strong team and selecting trustworthy advisors, and more.

Main Module: Create Your Own Lesson Plan

1h 51m

Lessons: 10