U.S. Intellectual Property Law · 20 chapters
Learn U.S. trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secret law at your own pace. Choose self-study access or enroll in the Professional Certificate Program.
Self-Study Course
IP Law Self-Study
$497
one-time · full curriculum access
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate Program
$694
one-time · full credential pathway
Preparing for the Patent Bar? Wysebridge PRO ($594) includes complimentary access to this course.
What's included
The $199 difference pays for the structured credentialing pathway — not just a certificate.
Self-Study $497 | Certificate $694 | |
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| Full 20-chapter IP Law curriculum | ||
| Self-paced learning | ||
| Chapter quizzes and learning checks | ||
| Required certificate-track assessments | ||
| Minimum passing requirements | ||
| Learner identity verification | ||
| Verified Professional Certificate | ||
| LinkedIn-shareable credential with ID | ||
| Professional Certificate |
Wysebridge PRO members ($594) receive complimentary Self-Study access and may add the Certificate Track for $97. Learn more about PRO →
What you'll master
Built for engineers, scientists, founders, and professionals who need a working command of U.S. IP law — not a law degree.
01 — Foundations
Why Ideas Need Fences: The Logic of Intellectual Property
FREEThe Architecture of Authority: Statutes, Agencies, and the Courts
02 — Trademark Law
The Power of a Name: Trademark Fundamentals and the Spectrum of Distinctiveness
Clearing the Path: Trademark Search, Clearance, and Risk
At the Examiner's Desk: Trademark Application and Prosecution
When Marks Collide: Infringement, Confusion, and the TTAB
Marks Without Borders: Madrid Protocol and Global Trademark Strategy
03 — Patent Law
The Inventor's Bargain: Anatomy of the U.S. Patent System
The Four Gates: Novelty, Non-Obviousness, Utility, and Eligibility
Words That Build Walls: Patent Claim Drafting and Specification
The Dance of Prosecution: From Filing to Allowance
Crossing the Finish Line: Allowance, Issuance, and Maintenance
Challenging the Grant: PTAB, Inter Partes Review, and Post-Grant Proceedings
Patents on Trial: Infringement, Claim Construction, and Damages
Thinking in Portfolios: Patent Analytics and Strategic Management
04 — Copyright Law
Original Expression: Copyright in the Digital Age
05 — Trade Secrets
The Value of Silence: Trade Secrets and the Road Not Taken
06 — Strategy & Synthesis
What Is It Worth? Valuing and Monetizing IP Assets
The Strategist's Synthesis: Integrated IP Decision-Making
The Capstone and the Horizon: Your IP Strategy and the Future of the Field
The certificate track
The Professional Certificate Program includes a structured credentialing pathway — required assessments, completion standards, verification, and credential issuance.
Required certificate-track assessments with minimum passing requirements — not optional practice quizzes.
Learner verification is part of the credentialing process, giving your certificate meaning to employers and clients.
A Professional Certificate issued by Wysebridge with a unique credential ID. Add it to LinkedIn with instant verification.
Common questions
This program is educational in nature and does not confer academic credit, legal licensure, attorney status, patent practitioner registration, or authorization to provide legal advice or represent clients before the USPTO.
Start today
Start the first chapter at no cost. Ready to go further? Enroll in the Self-Study Course for $497, or go straight to the Professional Certificate Program for $694.
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