Patent Drafting and Prosecution
The Patent Drafting and Prosecution course is a 3-month course facilitated on an e-learning platform. This course aims to introduce IP professionals to the skills of patent drafting and prosecution.
Patent drafting and prosecution are specialized skills that merge technology with law. These skills are not taught in law school but are used regularly by intellectual property (IP) lawyers as well as inventors.
Upon completion of the course, the successful student will:
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Understand the structure and function of a patent application;
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Understand the concept of claiming within patents; be capable of drafting simple claims toward simple inventions;
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Understand the patenting process; and (for lawyers) be able to give basic patenting advice to inventors.
Primarily Kenya. However, much of patent drafting is universal and therefore all jurisdictions are covered.
The course is delivered through online video sessions. There are no written materials for the course, although recommended readings are provided. Assignments are given after the student views each class, and are marked upon electronic submission.
The course is organized into three modules, each consisting of four 45 minute videos. Homework for each module is provided as downloads , and is graded individually by the CIPIT team.
The course fee is Kes. 15,000 for each of the 3 modules. This caters for tuition and accreditation, and is payable before commencement of the course.
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Data Protection Course
The Data Protection online course, created by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT), is designed to introduce participants to concepts in data protection based on Kenya’s Data Protection Act, particularly the compliance aspects required of businesses and organisations. With this course, CIPIT aims to:
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Introduce participants to concepts and terms used in data protection laws globally.
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Give participants an in-depth understanding of the legal basis and scope of Kenya’s Data Protection Act.
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Prepare participants to comply with the technical and organisational measures required under Kenya’s Data Protection Act.
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Provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to serve as or support a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The course consists of three interconnected modules:
Data Protection Course
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Module I is an introduction to the legal basis for data protection, as well as legal issues such as the data protection principles, grounds for data processing and the data protection actors and their various roles.
The course also includes:
Glossary of data protection terms that defines the terms used frequently throughout the course.
A video by one of our instructors on data protection from a global perspective, that is, the state of data protection in other countries and what it means for businesses and organisations both domestically and internationally.
AI and IP Training
The Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property training offered by CIPIT is a half-day, interactive session designed to equip participants with a practical understanding of how AI intersects with IP law, including the challenges and opportunities that arise. The training explores emerging legal issues, regulatory considerations, and real-world applications affecting creators, developers, and legal practitioners in the AI space.
Venue: Online
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KShs. 6,000 for advocates seeking LSK CPD Points (earns 1 CPD Point)
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KShs. 3,000 for participants not seeking CPD Points
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USD 50 for international participants
This course is currently not available. For more information, please contact: cipit@strathmore.edu
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