LAW518
Intellectual Property
(F Majekolagbe)
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Instructor(s): Professor Faith Majekolagbe
Course credit: 3
Method of Presentation: Lecture
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Mid-term Assignment – 30%
Final Exam (Open Book) – 70%
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course on intellectual property (IP). The course examines fundamental principles and legal rules governing the main forms of IP (copyright, patents, trademarks, and industrial property) in Canada. For each form of IP, students will learn eligibility, scope of protection, exceptions and limitations, infringement, and enforcement. The course will also cover public interest in IP and the legal protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.
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):
L Guibault, A. Rosborough et al. Handbook on Canadian Intellectual Property Law, Pressbook
https://digitaleditions.library.dal.ca/cdn-ip-law/ (Open Access Book)