Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Identify the need for protection of new inventions and innovations

1.1 Research what constitutes a new invention or innovation in Australia

1.2 Identify legislative requirements governing invention and innovation protection

1.3 Identify inventions and innovations within own organisation that may require protection and identify the type of patent applicable

1.4 Conduct research to determine other inventions or innovations in a specific area of technology

1.5 Research patent information, use patent search and patent search tools, and evaluate their usefulness for the organisation

1.6 Evaluate commercialisation potential of new inventions or innovations to determine if protection is worth pursuing

2 Identify and initiate the process for protection of inventions and innovations

2.1 Identify sources of information and advice on protecting and searching new inventions or innovations

2.2 Identify processes required for filing a successful patent application

2.3 Identify processes for international invention protection

2.4 Evaluate the role of intellectual property professionals in the patent application process

2.5 Participate in a patent search and patent application and provide relevant information to an intellectual property professional for patent search and patent application, if required

2.6 Identify non-registrable forms of a protection strategy and evaluate the benefits of utilising patent alternatives

3 Monitor the market and protect and use new inventions and innovations

3.1 Identify and review organisation policies and procedures to ensure the protection and use of new inventions and innovations

3.2 Identify and establish processes to use own and others’ patents for business growth

3.3 Identify appropriate legal measures to protect an invention or innovation against certified infringements, if required, with assistance of appropriate professionals

3.4 Monitor the market for possible patent infringements

3.5 Ensure all employees are aware of the importance to the organisation of protecting new inventions and innovations and implement training if required

3.6 Identify and review organisation policies and procedures to prevent infringement of others’ inventions and innovations

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.6

• Comprehends and interprets workplace documentation
• Recognises text within job specifications and work processes related to intellectual property requirements

Writing

1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.6

• Records information and conveys details in accordance with requirements and audience needs
• Inputs data and information using appropriate technology

Oral Communication

2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.5

• Explains issues and requirements clearly and obtains information from others by listening and questioning

Interact with others

2.5, 3.5

• Selects and applies the appropriate form and mode of communication for a specific purpose and audience
• Collaborates with others to ensure shared understanding of requirements

Get the work done

1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.6

• Plans and implements a range of routine and non-routine tasks and effectively achieves required outcomes
• Recognises potential problems and uses problem solving strategies to address them
• Recognises the potential of new ideas and opportunities
• Uses digital technologies and tools to access and record information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBIPR402 Protect and use new inventions and innovations

BSBIPR402A Protect and use new inventions and innovations

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.