Free Online Intellectual Property Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Michigan State University

Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Are you ready to lay a solid foundation for your business? 'Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth' is an online course designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential frameworks needed for sustainable business success. This comprehensive program, offered by Coursera, will guide you through critical areas such as leadership, strategy formulation, and organizational structure.

Oct 26th 2026

4 Weeks

Management Entrepreneurship Intellectual Property

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Copyright Law in the Music Business (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Dive into 'Copyright Law in the Music Business' to understand how copyright protects your creative work. This course, led by expert E. Michael Harrington, covers essential topics like what is protected under copyright, artist rights, handling unauthorized use, and navigating the evolving landscape of copyright laws in the digital age.

Oct 26th 2026

4 Weeks

Music Copyright Music Industry

Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder

FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition (Coursera)

Engineering Eng: Electronics

Embark on a journey into the world of FPGA design with our 'FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition' course. Master the creation of Softcore Processors within an FPGA environment, from conceptualizing to implementation. Gain expertise in designing both hardware and software for your custom processor, as well as adding unique instructions and Intellectual Property (IP) blocks to enhance your designs.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Intellectual Property FPGA Design FPGA

Coursera

University of Michigan

The Three Pillar Model for Business Decisions: Strategy, Law & Ethics (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Discover how to make effective and responsible decisions in business with 'The Three Pillar Model for Business Decisions: Strategy, Law & Ethics'. This course provides a practical framework based on strategy, law, and ethics to guide your decision-making process. Whether you're aiming to enhance your leadership skills, improve personal choices, or drive successful business outcomes, this course equips you with the tools needed to navigate complex decisions confidently.

Jun 29th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Ethics Law

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy (Coursera)

Business

Dive into the world of protecting business innovations with our course 'Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy'. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to use strategic planning as an effective tool for safeguarding your unique ideas, products, or processes when traditional legal protections like patents, copyrights, and trademarks are not feasible. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding the power of strategy can give your business a significant advantage.

Apr 27th 2026

4 Weeks

Strategy Business Strategy Business Innovations

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your business's innovative creations with our 'Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright' course. Designed for entrepreneurs, inventors, and professionals seeking to harness the power of intellectual property rights (IPR), this course demystifies copyright law, helping you protect your valuable innovations from unauthorized use or imitation.

Apr 20th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Innovation Startup Copyright

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Protecting Business Innovations via Patent (Coursera)

Business

Discover the essential steps to safeguard your innovative ideas with our 'Protecting Business Innovations via Patent' course on Coursera. Designed for beginners, this practical program equips you with a blend of legal, engineering, and commercial insights to navigate the patent process effectively. Through engaging lectures and real-world case studies, you'll gain a clear understanding of how patents can protect your business innovations.

Apr 20th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Startup Business Innovations

FutureLearn

EIT Food,University of Warsaw,EIT

Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector: Safeguarding Your Trademarks in the Global Marketplace (FutureLearn)

Sci: Environment Business

Discover the secrets to safeguarding your company’s intellectual property (IP) in the competitive food industry. This course will guide you through managing and protecting your valuable trademarks, patents, and other IP assets as you navigate the complexities of the global marketplace.

Jan 2nd 2023

4 Weeks

Management Intellectual Property Trademark

Coursera

Saint Petersburg State University

Commercialization of innovation activity results (Coursera)

Business

Unlock the secrets to successfully bringing innovative ideas to market with our Commercialization of Innovation Activity Results course. This unique offering from Coursera in partnership with StPetersburg Electrotechnical University ETU ‘LETI’ will equip you with essential knowledge in patent law, innovation management, and effective marketing strategies for intellectual property commercialization.

Aug 1st 2022

5-12 Weeks

Business Business Strategy Commercialization