Intellectual Property Law PG (11459.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible Online |
Bruce, Canberra UC - Canberra, Online |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces students to intellectual property law principles, concepts and practices. It centres on the dynamic fields of copyright, trade mark, and patent law, with particular emphasis on the way in which intellectual property rights are regulated in the digital environment and global economy. The unit includes consideration of intellectual property law in relation to unfair competition, consumer protection, publicity rights and Indigenous culture.
1. Explain and apply the role and nature of intellectual property law as essential and evolving areas of Australian law (including development of that law in response);
2. Describe and apply rights in the field of intellectual property law, including assignment of rights, licences, employment undertakings and other undertakings affecting such rights;
3. Describe and appraise the essential principles governing application of intellectual property law within a national and international context; and
4. Implement legal communication, research and analysis skills to intellectual property principles and practice.
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain and apply the role and nature of intellectual property law as essential and evolving areas of Australian law (including development of that law in response);
2. Describe and apply rights in the field of intellectual property law, including assignment of rights, licences, employment undertakings and other undertakings affecting such rights;
3. Describe and appraise the essential principles governing application of intellectual property law within a national and international context; and
4. Implement legal communication, research and analysis skills to intellectual property principles and practice.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Prerequisites
11751 Legal Methods and Skills G AND 11752 Legal Systems GCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
11288 Intellectual Property LawEquivalent units
6333 Intellectual Property Law PGAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 30 May 2023 | Flexible | Dr Bruce Baer Arnold |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 06 May 2024 | Online | Dr Bruce Baer Arnold |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
There is one recommended texts:
- Mark Davison, Anne Monotti and Leanne Wiseman, Australian Intellectual Property (Cambridge University Press, 4th ed, 2020)
¿A comprehensive Reading Guide for each lecture and workshop will be available on Canvas prior to the first lecture.
Learner engagement
Content in the unit is delivered on an intensive basis, equivalent to a standard semester.
All sessions are recorded. The three assessment items are spaced over several weeks in Winter Term.
The unit draws on student feedback from several intensive units regarding workload, delivery and assessment. It includes workshops that provide guidance about resources, research strategies and drafting.
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
None
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
