78015 Global Aspects of Intellectual Property Law

This subject develops in students an understanding of the global context in which Australian intellectual property law functions, skills in researching international IP issues and a comprehensive knowledge of the TRIPS agreement and a working knowledge of other relevant IP Treaties. Students gain a detailed knowledge of private international law as it relates to IP enforcement, an understanding of the moves to harmonise patent and trade mark law and a working knowledge of the disputes resolution procedures for international IP disputes. Students also gain an understanding of emerging global issues in IP including the US/Australia Free Trade Agreement; the future of copyright in a digital world; protection of traditional knowledge and the protection of expressions of folklore; the contest between developed and developing countries on IP; health, access and the pharmaceuticals industry; biodiversity, access to genetic resources and benefit sharing and a ability to contribute to public and legal discussions on these global IP issues.