Subject description
This subject provides an overview of the field of intellectual property law. It focuses on the challenging and dynamic area of copyright law. It explores and traces the key areas of patent law, confidential information, trademarks, as well as specialist topics including designs law.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
LLB3331 - Intellectual Property Law
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
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Engagement hours
Contact hours:2 hr Seminar per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Critically evaluate the fundamental legal principles under Australian law and international obligations relating to copyright, breach of confidence, patents, designs, plant breeder’s rights, passing off and trademarks
2.
Apply and evaluate legal principles relating to the protection of intellectual property interests
3.
Apply principles of law to solve problems and advise on legal disputes involving intellectual property rights
4.
Outline and evaluate the policies underlying the protection of intellectual property interests at national and international levels
5.
Evaluate current and emerging issues and reforms relating to the intellectual property, including the protection of Indigenous Peoples knowledge, expressions and genetic resources, the distribution of material on the internet, and biotechnology.
Assessment details
Engagement
Research Assignment
Take-Home Exam
Textbook information
Australian IP Law: https://wikijuris.net/ausip/home/
Contact details
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