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Description
IP for Students and Postdocs is a foundational course designed for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and early‑career researchers working in academic or research environments. The course explains the major forms of intellectual property—including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets—and clarifies how IP ownership and inventorship operate within organizations. Learners gain practical guidance on working with technology commercialization offices, managing disclosures, protecting ideas before publication, and understanding their individual rights and responsibilities. Together, the modules provide a clear, practical introduction to navigating IP issues encountered throughout the research lifecycle.
Audience
Faculty, Postdocs, Research Administrators, Staff, Students
Meet the Author
Jahanara Ali, PhD – Longitude Ventures Consulting
Dr. Jahan Ali is the Director of the Bioventure eLab at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she runs a number of programs and initiatives to help launch and grow startups. She has extensive background in commercializing and as an investor for early stage technologies.
Eric Wagner, PhD, JD – Duke University
Eric Wagner serves as Director of Legal Affairs in Duke University’s Office of Licensing and Ventures. As a registered patent attorney, his responsibilities include the preparing and prosecuting of patent applications, assisting OLV staff regarding patent and licensing matters, as well as the management of intellectual assets owned by Duke University.
