Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All courses, learning materials, and certificates on The Inventor’s Patent Academy are entirely free to access.

No prior knowledge is required. Each course is designed to build understanding of IP protection, patent applications, and the generation of value from your inventions—from fundamentals to more complex processes.

No special software is required. Each course lives within your browser. All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the internet.

All TIPA courses are mobile-friendly, so you can continue learning on the go.

All courses are self-paced, so you can learn whenever it’s convenient.

No. You can start with any course; however, most users begin with the full-length or condensed course. However, the “A Comprehensive Guide to Patenting” course requires that you progress from one lesson to the next in sequence.

Yes. Teachers and organizations are welcome to use TIPA materials for classrooms, workshops, and other programs. Dozens of colleges and universities across the country have incorporated TIPA courses into their curricula.

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Anyone is welcome to take these courses. Learning about the U.S. patent system can be helpful even for international inventors, since you’ll have to apply for a patent in any country in which you want IP protection.

Once you register, you’ll have full access to our Resource Hub and Glossary. Easy to access and free, the Resource Hub provides information, including assistance with USPTO filing, business plan templates, Business Model Canvas resources, and entrepreneurship resources tailored for the military community.