Patents and Management of Innovation
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
To prepare the students to undertake their future career in the ambit of innovation-oriented industrial enterprises, operating in highly competitive and challenging markets.
To give the students a good knowledge of the patent system, in Italy and abroad, so as to enable them to make proper decisions in IP.
To give the students a good knowledge of the patent system, in Italy and abroad, so as to enable them to make proper decisions in IP.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the main approaches and methodologies followed by industrial enterprises to manage innovation processes: stimulating the generation of innovative ideas, their selection, the implementation of R&D projects aimed to generate new products/services/technologies. Understanding and application of the criteria for the assessment of the profitability of new products in the market. Understanding the basics for project and project-portfolio management. Knowledge of the main organizational models of R&D function in industrial enterprises.
Knowledge of what is a patent, how it can be obtained and how it can be used. Understanding of the basics to protect intellectual property in the chemical & pharmaceutical sector and how to oppose a third party's patent.
Knowledge of what is a patent, how it can be obtained and how it can be used. Understanding of the basics to protect intellectual property in the chemical & pharmaceutical sector and how to oppose a third party's patent.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Goals
To prepare the students to undertake their future career in the ambit of innovation-oriented industrial enterprises, operating in highly competitive and challenging markets.
acquired skills
Knowledge of the main approaches and methodologies followed by industrial enterprises to manage innovation processes: stimulating the generation of innovative ideas, their selection, the implementation of R&D projects aimed to generate new products/services/technologies. Understanding and application of the criteria for the assessment of the profitability of new products in the market. Understanding the basics for project and project-portfolio management. Knowledge of the main organizational models of R&D function in industrial enterprises.
Course content
Module of "Management of Innovation"
The course covers the main aspects of technological innovation management, as a process based on research and development aiming at the introduction of new products, processes, technologies, services, particularly from the industrial point of view. The topics specifically tackled in the course are detailed in the following.
Terminology and main definitions, basic research, applied research, development and relevant examples. Pre-competitive development and industrialization; incremental and radical innovation. Innovation as an integral part of an industrial enterprise, the main involved functions (innovation chain). Motivating and creating innovative ideas, approaches to stimulate creativity. Knowledge management: basic skills and "knowledge system", organization and finalization of knowledge; Knowledge discovery, data mining; technological monitoring. Evaluation of ideas, for example by filling checklist or by other means, project setup. Preparation and evaluation of a business and technology plan, economic and financial analysis of a project. Project management and project portfolio management by using, for example, the Stage and Gate® approach. Tools for activities planning and control (e.g. Gantt diagram). R&D Organizations: brief overview. The committees for innovation.
Module of "Patents"
The validity requirements of the patent. Product, process and use inventions. Structure of the patent application. Patenting procedure. State of the art. Cross-references. Selection inventions. Overlapping ranges. Therapeutic use claims. Dosage regimens. Supplementary certificates of protection. Nullity and forfeiture of the patent. The scope of the exclusivity. The circulation of the patent. The defence of the patent. Patent enforcement. Strategy for patenting. Licensing and assignments.
Suggested prerequisites
Adequate knowledge of English language. No specific background knowledge of technical/scientific type is required, given the "transversality" of the topics subject of the course.
Reference material
Module of "Management of Innovation"
Slides shown at lesson and made available to students through the course website. Other suggested literature:
"Making Innovation Work: How to Manage It, Measure It, and Profit from It", Tony Davila, Marc Epstein, Robert Shelton, 2006. Publishing as Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 - Available through Amazon
"Winning at New Products: Creating Value Through Innovation", Robert G. Cooper, ed. Basic Books, 2011
Module of "Patents"
Slides shown at lesson and made available to students through the course website.
Assessment method (use at least 2 lines):
The exam is based on a single oral test, covering the topics dealt with in both modules of the course. The test will aim to ascertain the level of learning achieved by the students on the topics covered in class and that may possibly include the discussion of simple practical-applications cases.
Language of instruction
English
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is strongly recommended
Mode of teaching:
Lecture given by the teachers with possible discussions of some "case study", relevant for the subjects covered by the course
Website:
Ariel portal
http://cboffitopmi.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/home/Default.aspx
To prepare the students to undertake their future career in the ambit of innovation-oriented industrial enterprises, operating in highly competitive and challenging markets.
acquired skills
Knowledge of the main approaches and methodologies followed by industrial enterprises to manage innovation processes: stimulating the generation of innovative ideas, their selection, the implementation of R&D projects aimed to generate new products/services/technologies. Understanding and application of the criteria for the assessment of the profitability of new products in the market. Understanding the basics for project and project-portfolio management. Knowledge of the main organizational models of R&D function in industrial enterprises.
Course content
Module of "Management of Innovation"
The course covers the main aspects of technological innovation management, as a process based on research and development aiming at the introduction of new products, processes, technologies, services, particularly from the industrial point of view. The topics specifically tackled in the course are detailed in the following.
Terminology and main definitions, basic research, applied research, development and relevant examples. Pre-competitive development and industrialization; incremental and radical innovation. Innovation as an integral part of an industrial enterprise, the main involved functions (innovation chain). Motivating and creating innovative ideas, approaches to stimulate creativity. Knowledge management: basic skills and "knowledge system", organization and finalization of knowledge; Knowledge discovery, data mining; technological monitoring. Evaluation of ideas, for example by filling checklist or by other means, project setup. Preparation and evaluation of a business and technology plan, economic and financial analysis of a project. Project management and project portfolio management by using, for example, the Stage and Gate® approach. Tools for activities planning and control (e.g. Gantt diagram). R&D Organizations: brief overview. The committees for innovation.
Module of "Patents"
The validity requirements of the patent. Product, process and use inventions. Structure of the patent application. Patenting procedure. State of the art. Cross-references. Selection inventions. Overlapping ranges. Therapeutic use claims. Dosage regimens. Supplementary certificates of protection. Nullity and forfeiture of the patent. The scope of the exclusivity. The circulation of the patent. The defence of the patent. Patent enforcement. Strategy for patenting. Licensing and assignments.
Suggested prerequisites
Adequate knowledge of English language. No specific background knowledge of technical/scientific type is required, given the "transversality" of the topics subject of the course.
Reference material
Module of "Management of Innovation"
Slides shown at lesson and made available to students through the course website. Other suggested literature:
"Making Innovation Work: How to Manage It, Measure It, and Profit from It", Tony Davila, Marc Epstein, Robert Shelton, 2006. Publishing as Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 - Available through Amazon
"Winning at New Products: Creating Value Through Innovation", Robert G. Cooper, ed. Basic Books, 2011
Module of "Patents"
Slides shown at lesson and made available to students through the course website.
Assessment method (use at least 2 lines):
The exam is based on a single oral test, covering the topics dealt with in both modules of the course. The test will aim to ascertain the level of learning achieved by the students on the topics covered in class and that may possibly include the discussion of simple practical-applications cases.
Language of instruction
English
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is strongly recommended
Mode of teaching:
Lecture given by the teachers with possible discussions of some "case study", relevant for the subjects covered by the course
Website:
Ariel portal
http://cboffitopmi.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/home/Default.aspx
SECS-P/07 - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING STUDIES - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Giannantonio Roberto, Vatti Francesco Paolo