IP Essentials for Entrepreneurs is a practical course that equips entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and investors with a full picture of the IP ecosystem in the US and abroad. Participants will learn about the major forms of protectable IP; what to expect when they (or others) enforce their IP; and strategies to efficiently and effectively leverage IP to their competitive advantage.
This course is part of our 2025 Subscription Program
key topics
UNDERSTANDING THE IP LANDSCAPE: Gain foundational knowledge of key concepts, types, and methods in IP.
NAVIGATING IP ENFORCEMENT: Learn the ins and outs of protecting your idea.
THE IP MINDSET: Learn to think like an IP lawyer.
IP & YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY: How to develop a comprehensive, long-term IP strategy.
STARTS: Oct 10th
LENGTH: 3 Weeks
FORMAT: Self-paced + Live Office Hours
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 pm ET
OFFERED: Once a year
PRICE
HarvardAE Members $199
Non Members $299
Does not include transaction fees. No refunds.
Who should TAKE THIS COURSE
ENTREPRENeurS & FOUNDERS
Why: To safeguard your innovations and build defensible businesses.
business leaders & executives
Why: To understand how IP can be leveraged for growth, partnerships, and market positioning.
MANAGERS & INNOVATORS
Why: To create unique products, and protect and monetize them
FEATURES
-
This course provides a comprehensive and engaging learning experience, combining pre-recorded sessions, expert presentations, thought-provoking case studies, and interactive group discussions. Designed to deliver practical insights and actionable strategies, this immersive program equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate complex challenges and propel you toward success.
-
This course features an expert instructor who bring real-world experience and deep industry insights to the table. By learning directly from accomplished professionals, you’ll gain valuable perspectives on navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and achieving success. These sessions provide a unique chance to hear practical advice, ask questions, and connect with leaders who have excelled in their fields. This access to expertise not only enhances your knowledge but also inspires new strategies to apply in your own journey.
-
This course emphasizes the power of peer learning through collaborative, small-group sessions. By engaging with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders, you’ll exchange insights, tackle challenges, and refine strategies in real time. These peer group discussions foster diverse perspectives, offering fresh ideas and practical solutions to complex problems. This collaborative approach not only deepens your understanding but also builds a supportive network of like-minded professionals to help you succeed long after the program concludes.
-
As part of this course you’ll gain exclusive access to a dedicated learning portal, where all course materials, insights, and resources will be available for 30 days after the program concludes. This extended access allows you to revisit key learnings, dive deeper into the content, and apply what you've learned at your own pace. It’s an invaluable tool to reinforce your knowledge and ensure you maximize the impact of the course on your journey.
INSTRUCTOR
LARRY SANDELL is a registered patent attorney at Mei & Mark LLP, focuses his practice on counseling clients on strategic intellectual property matters, drafting and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, litigating patent infringement and other matters in federal district courts and the International Trade Commission, and arguing federal appeals. Larry routinely advises start-ups and other innovative companies on intellectual property matters. He focuses on consumer electronics, medical devices, food science, software, and cannabis.
Larry has argued in the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Federal Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, and D.C. Circuit. Prior to joining Mei & Mark LLP, he worked as an attorney at the Washington, D.C., office of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP. While there, Larry’s practice focused on patent litigation in both U.S. District Courts and before the International Trade Commission, patent drafting and prosecution, reexamination preparation, opinion work, and counseling clients in various matters relating to electrical and mechanical technology.