This seminar provides a basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) for scientists and engineers. The four major categories of IP ( Patent, Trademark, Copyright, and Trade Secret )will be discussed with specific examples. The three major categories of patents (Utility, Design and Plant) will be discussed. The principle of infringement will be outlined. Special emphasis will be given to recognizing inventive material during academic research. Inventorship and patent ownership will be discussed. Requirements for obtaining a patent will be described in detail, with special emphasis on subject matter eligibility and enablement. The protocol of an international patent application and its ramifications will also be discussed. The need for speed to file patent application will be emphasized. The perils of public disclosure prior to IP Protection will be communicated. The duties of candor involved in patent pursuit will be outlined. Purdue’s IP Policy highlights and P Education opportunities at Purdue as well as IP Protection and Commercialization protocols at Purdue will be presented.