Blog 1: Introduction
My name is Sean and I am a senior at UC Berkeley graduating with a triple degree in Business, Economics, and Geography. This blog post will give you a brief background about myself and why I am taking this class.
I am an international student from the Philippines but I came to the US for college because I think that the training and educational programs here are better than the options back in Southeast Asia. I have a background in finance and will be working for a multinational finance company in San Francisco after I graduate.
I am taking this class for 3 main reasons
1. First: Increasing importance of patents as a tool for competitive advantage
- I think today, intellectual property is an asset that can actually give companies a competitive advantage, and not just used simply for legal protection. Knowing about the patent process seems like useful stuff to know, especially if I want to enter a tech company later down the line. The professor mentioned that we would learn how to file patents and I am looking forward to learning more about the process.
2. Second: Applicability of patents to less developed markets in Asia
- I mentioned that I am from SE Asia, and back there, a lot of people do not really follow patent laws, and they often sell pirated stuff or copy technologies, or make products that are cheap knockoffs based on the products that area launched in the Bay area. I’m interested to find ways to correct this trend so that the right people and companies get credit for the innovations that they pioneer.
3. Third: Completion requirement for the CET certificate in technology entrepreneurship
- Patent Engineering will also help me complete the requirements for the Engineering Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship.
I hope you learned more about me, and I am really looking forward to the rest of the semester.
Youtube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We0sQIy7Df4&feature=youtu.be
Hello Sean!
ReplyDeleteWow, triple major - that is impressive! It is so interesting that you are an international student. I would love to talk with you more on how you have been able to adjust. It's great to hear that you have a job lined up in San Francisco as well! You mentioned the possibility of joining a tech company in the future. Might you be able to elaborate on which area of the field is of particular interest to you?
Look forward to working with you in class.
Sasha