518 Intellectual Property (Hutchison)

LAW518 

Intellectual Property

(McDonald & Yoo)

Prerequisite courses: 

Prerequisite for:

Instructor(s): Ted Yoo / Robert D. McDonald

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture

METHOD OF EVALUATION

The primary method of evaluation in this course is two RESEARCH PAPERS, each worth 45% of the grade. Each paper shall be at least 10 pages in length, with standard spacing, margins and font, excluding a required bibliography.  The remainder of the grade in the course will be made up of class attendance and participation worth 10%.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A study of the legal concepts of Intellectual Property including: Patent, Copyright, Industrial Design, Trademark and Trade Secrets.

Discussion of the practical aspects of implementation of Intellectual Property concepts including: formal and informal protection of Intellectual Property, licensing and enforcement and remedies.

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2022-23. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)