Intellectual Property Law (7035.6)

This unit introduces students to the principles and concepts of intellectual property law, including the dynamic fields of copyright, trademark, and patent law, with particular emphasis on the way in which intellectual property rights are regulated in the international trading environment. The unit also includes an examination of intellectual property law as it relates to unfair competition, trade secret law, misappropriation and rights of publicity.

Learning outcomes

Students in this unit will be provided with the essential knowledge and awareness to apply the principles of intellectual property law to the work environments in which they operate. Given the rapidly changing nature of this area of study the curriculum will be negotiated to suit the particular needs of the class.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

6601 Legal Methods and Skills AND 6602 Legal Systems

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.