SuperIP - Immersion Day (2024)

Issued by Monash Tech School

Earners of this badge are able to understand the basics of intellectual property rights, how inventions are protected with a patent and the structure of a patent application. They can work collaboratively with a team to draft a set of patent claims to protect an invention. In addition, Earners have experienced insights into how intellectual property law supports scientific research and innovation.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Earners have actively participated in an interactive, lecture-style presentation introducing them to the basics of intellectual property rights. They have explored the structure of patent applications and how these are used in Commercial Law by unpacking real-world examples.
Earners have worked together to prototype a medical device using LittleBits STEAM+ Coding Kits. Following their creation, they have drafted a set of patent claims to protect their novel and inventive device from the risk of intellectual property theft.
Throughout the course of the program, Earners have gained an understanding of the importance and place of intellectual property rights in the science, medical, and engineering fields. They have interacted and engaged with current intellectual property professionals in a corporate environment, and have explored numerous pathways into the industry.