Self-Study Course
IP Law Self-Study
$297one-time
- All 20 chapters
- Chapter quizzes
- Self-paced learning
- No certificate included
U.S. Intellectual Property Law · 20 chapters
Practical IP Knowledge. A Credential You Can Use.
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.
Professional Certificate · includes self-study
Professional Certificate Program
$397one-time
- Everything in Self-Study
- Required assessments
- Completion standards
- Identity verification
- Verified Professional Certificate
- LinkedIn credential with ID
Preparing for the Patent Bar? Wysebridge ONE ($697 one-time) includes this course and the IP Law in the Age of AI course.
Built for your work
Who is this course for?
The same 20-chapter curriculum, framed for how you'll actually use it. Pick the closest fit.
Protect what you build — without a law degree.
For engineers, scientists, and founders who need a working command of U.S. IP law to make real decisions about their own inventions, brands, and code.
- Decide what to patent, keep as a trade secret, or publish
- Read a patent claim and an office action and understand what they mean
- Clear a brand name and file a U.S. trademark with confidence
- Talk to outside counsel as an informed client, not a bystander
The credential
A verifiable certificate you can actually use
Certificate-track graduates earn a verified Professional Certificate with a unique credential ID — shareable on LinkedIn and verifiable by anyone at wysebridge.com/verify.
Sample shown. The Professional Certificate is a professional credential issued by Wysebridge — not an academic degree, CLE credit, or bar qualification.
What's included
Self-Study vs. Certificate
The $100 difference pays for the structured credentialing pathway — not just a certificate.
| Feature | Self-Study$297 | Certificate$397 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ONE members ($697 one-time) get this course included and may add the Certificate Track for $97. Monthly plans are not included. Learn more about PRO →
Wysebridge ONE
Get this course, and everything else, with Wysebridge ONE
Both IP law courses to keep, full Patent Bar prep (extended until you pass), unlimited MPEP notes, a year of Professional Plus with advanced Intelligence, and certificates at member prices, in one payment.
- Patent BarFull Patent Bar prep for 12 months, extended until you pass
- Both IP law coursesU.S. IP Law and IP Law in the Age of AI, yours to keep
- Practicum and Practice LabThe 16-module course to keep; the lab's cases and office actions renew with ONE
- The MPEPUnlimited highlights and notes, yours to keep
- Your practitioner profileA year of Professional Plus: be found, with analytics
- IntelligenceA year of advanced Intelligence: the full talent flow since 2006
- Certificates at member pricesIP course certificates: $97 each, $147 for both
What you'll master
Six modules. Twenty chapters.
Built for engineers, scientists, founders, and professionals who need a working command of U.S. IP law — not a law degree.
The certificate track
More than a document
The Professional Certificate Program includes a structured credentialing pathway — required assessments, completion standards, verification, and credential issuance.
Structured assessments
Required certificate-track assessments with minimum passing requirements — not optional practice quizzes.
Identity verification
Learner verification is part of the credentialing process, giving your certificate meaning to employers and clients.
Verifiable credential
A Professional Certificate issued by Wysebridge with a unique credential ID. Add it to LinkedIn with instant verification.
Free to read
Explore IP law
Start with our free, USPTO-grounded guides to the four IP disciplines. Each guide links to the same material you'll master in the course.
Patent Law GuideProvisional vs. non-provisional applications, claim drafting, patentability, and USPTO prosecution.Read the guide Trademark Law GuideTrademark Search (formerly TESS), TSDR, registration, office actions, and TTAB disputes.Read the guide Copyright Law GuideWhat copyright protects, registration, fair use, work made for hire, and the DMCA.Read the guide Trade Secret Law GuideThe DTSA/UTSA, NDAs, reasonable secrecy measures, misappropriation, and trade secret vs. patent.Read the guide
Patent prosecution runs on the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. Explore the MPEP free →
Common questions
FAQ
No. The Self-Study Course provides full access to the 20-chapter curriculum and practice quizzes, but does not include the Professional Certificate, certificate-track assessments, or learner verification. Learners who want a verified credential should enroll in the Professional Certificate Program ($397), or upgrade from the Self-Study Course for $100.
The Self-Study Course is content access: you learn at your own pace through the full curriculum. The Professional Certificate Program adds a structured credentialing pathway — required assessments, minimum passing requirements, identity verification, and issuance of a verified Professional Certificate you can share on LinkedIn.
If you are a Wysebridge ONE member, yes — the U.S. Intellectual Property Law Self-Study Course is included with your membership, along with the IP Law in the Age of AI course: the full curriculum, all chapters, and practice quizzes. The Professional Certificate is separate; Wysebridge ONE members add the Certificate Track for $97. Monthly PRO plans do not include either IP course or the member price.
Yes. After purchasing the Self-Study Course ($297), you can add the Professional Certificate Track for $100 — or $97 if you are a Wysebridge ONE member. This upgrade is available from your dashboard at any time.
Wysebridge is an educational platform. The Professional Certificate is issued by Wysebridge and is a professional credential, not an academic degree, CLE credit, or bar qualification. This program does not confer academic credit, legal licensure, patent practitioner registration, or authorization to provide legal advice.
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
Module 1 is free for everyone
Start the first chapter at no cost. Ready to go further? Enroll in the Self-Study Course for $297, or go straight to the Professional Certificate Program for $397. Pair it with IP Law in the Age of AI and save with a bundle.
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