Open Science and intellectual property rights (Module 9 of OSitSC)

Module 9 in the course Open Science in the Swedish Context

This module introduces key concepts of intellectual property (IP) and intellectual property rights (IPR), with a focus on their role in research and innovation. It covers different types of IPR, the fundamentals of patents, and their specific relevance and usefulness in fields like the pharmaceutical industry. The module also explains the Swedish "teacher’s exemption", clarifies what can and cannot be protected by patents, and outlines the three key criteria for patentability: novelty, inventive step, and industrial application.