Course overview
The aim of this course is to promote understanding of the scope, rationale and application of intellectual property law in Australia and internationally. The course critically examines the legal, social and economic arguments underpinning the legal framework for the protection of intellectual property and considers whether the law as applied by practitioners in the field is meeting its policy objectives. Content includes: the scope and rationale of intellectual property law; Copyright and further rights of authors; The registered design system; Trademarks, passing off and related actions; Patents; Trade secrets and confidential information; International law governing the protection of intellectual property.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse the rationale and scope of intellectual property law in Australia
- Recognise the international frameworks underpinning the scope and nature of Australian intellectual property law
- Conduct an exploration of the Australian legal regime for the protection of intellectual property with the legal regime operating internationally or in other jurisdictions
- Distinguish the requirements for the application of intellectual property law protection
- Examine intellectual property law
- Discuss the policy tensions underlying intellectual property law
- Evaluate the efficacy of intellectual property law protection
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59064
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Class number 58568
Section SE01
Size 80
Available 80
Notes:
Class number 58567
Section SE02
Size 80
Available 80
Notes:
Class number 58566
Section SE03
Size 80
Available 80
Notes:
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