This e-learning course contains the recordings and materials of the "IP and patents lecture series" that took place in November and December 2023.

Intellectual property and patents are strategic tools to be taken into consideration in business decision-making and strategy. In this nine-part series, specialists from the world of patents and IP introduce important concepts.

The following topics are covered in each session:

1. Intellectual Property Foundations 1
2. Intellectual Property Foundations 2
3. Quantum computing and Intellectual Property
4. Intellectual Property in software
5. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
6. IP in space tech, territorial rights in an extra-terrestrial world
7. Disclosing your invention to investors/technical partners or customers
8. Litigation. What happens if there is a dispute?

To provide attendees with an understanding of the subject of patents and intellectual property, and the impact and influence on their businesses.

The lectures were organised by ESA's Technology Transfer and Patent Office and supported by the SME Office, with the lectures being prepared and presented by D Young & Co.