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LAWS5015

Intellectual Property Law

10 Units 5000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004

LAWS courses are only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Laws (LAWS) degree programs.

Introduces students to the laws governing the existence, ownership, use and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including copyright, designs, patents, and trademarks, as well as the law of breach of confidence, passing-off and deceptive and misleading conduct.

Objectives
By the end of the course students should be able to:
-discuss the broad philosophical underpinnings of intellectual property law;
-identify from a particular fact situation its general intellectual property implications;
-demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the law to resolve problems in the area;
-demonstrate an ability to research a complex legal question and to deliver timely and accurate advice on that question.
Content
The following topics are covered in the course:
1 Introduction to Intellectual Property
2 Copyright
3 Designs
4 Protection of Confidential Information
5 Patents
6 Business Reputation: Passing-off and related actions
7 Trade marks
8 Enforcement of Rights
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1002A, LAWS1002B, LAWS2003A, LAWS2003B, LAWS3004A, LAWS3004B, LAWS4011
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Assessment Items
Examination: Open Book
3 hour open book examination
Essays / Written Assignments
Research Essay
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Class Participation
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for LAWS5015