Course handbook
Description
The course 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 passing-off.
Availability2019 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 1 - 2019
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand the main legal principles and rules that apply to different areas of intellectual property law in Australia;
2. Apply the key areas of intellectual property law that govern individuals and businesses to develop solutions to practical problems;
3. Critically discuss the applicability and suitability of different regulatory options in the area of intellectual property law, keeping in mind various competing interests that arise in a knowledge society.
4. Explain in a written and oral form intellectual property concepts and problems underlying them to lay and professional audiences.
Content
The following topics are covered in the course:
- Introduction to Intellectual Property
- Copyright
- Designs
- Patents
- Trade marks
- Passing off
- Other Intellectual Property Rights
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws and associated combined degree programs or Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and associated combined degree programs.
Assumed knowledge
LAWS5015Intellectual Property LawThe course 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 passing-off.FBUSLFaculty of Business and Law341Newcastle Law School1050005925Trimester 1 - 2019NCLE_CITYNewcastle City Precinct2019LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1002A, LAWS1002B, LAWS2003A, LAWS2003B, LAWS3004A, LAWS3004B, LAWS4011The following topics are covered in the course: Introduction to Intellectual Property Copyright Designs Patents Trade marks Passing off Other Intellectual Property Rights NOn successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1Understand the main legal principles and rules that apply to different areas of intellectual property law in Australia;2Apply the key areas of intellectual property law that govern individuals and businesses to develop solutions to practical problems;3Critically discuss the applicability and suitability of different regulatory options in the area of intellectual property law, keeping in mind various competing interests that arise in a knowledge society.4Explain in a written and oral form intellectual property concepts and problems underlying them to lay and professional audiences. This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws and associated combined degree programs or Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and associated combined degree programs.Quiz: Online quizzesParticipation: In class group exercisesPresentation: Video PresentationWritten Assignment: Final take home exam Newcastle City PrecinctSeminarFace to Face On Campus36hour(s)per Term0Full Term0This course is offered intensively in the first semester. Students are expected to complete 12 hours equivalent of online delivery and 24 hours face to face over two weeks during the Easter Break.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quizzes
Participation: In class group exercises
Presentation: Video Presentation
Written Assignment: Final take home exam
Contact hours
Newcastle City Precinct
Seminar
Face to Face On Campus 36 hour(s) per Term Full Term
This course is offered intensively in the first semester. Students are expected to complete 12 hours equivalent of online delivery and 24 hours face to face over two weeks during the Easter Break.