LAWW 61703 — Introduction to Intellectual Property Law
This is an overview course covering the basics of intellectual property law (IP law). Thus, this course focuses on the protection of proprietary rights in inventions, writings, creative expression, software, trade secrets, trade designations, and other intangible intellectual products by federal patent, copyright, trademark and unfair competition law, and by state trade secrecy and unfair competition law. The course aims to give students entering a general business or civil litigation practice an overview of the various intellectual property doctrines. The course is designed both for those who are interested in pursuing IP as a career, and those who are looking only for a basic knowledge of the subject. There are no prerequisites, and a scientific background is not required. J.D. students and non-law students are welcomed. (Typically offered: Irregular)