LS331 Intellectual Property Law
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | June | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 24 cp in Legal Studies | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | None | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Heather Forrest (hforrest@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
Intellectual property law is fast-moving and controversial. Issues arise anywhere from Nike shoes to Harry Potter films, from Nintendo computer games to the recipe for Coke, from a grain of genetically modified wheat to AIDS drugs in Africa, from the bootlegged musician to the machinations of global geo-politics. This unit introduces you to the world of intellectual property. You will study the national and international framework of intellectual property laws together with current public policy and law reform controversies. You will also focus your attention on the main branches of intellectual property law, namely: copyright; patents; trade marks and designs. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |