LAW518
Intellectual Property
(McDonald & Yoo)
Prerequisite courses:
Prerequisite for:
Instructor(s): Ted Yoo / Robert D. McDonald
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture
Teamwork:
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 2025-26. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)