76521 Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge

Requisite(s): (76011 Industrial and Intellectual Property OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice) AND 70516 Equity and Trusts

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This subject considers the nature of traditional knowledge, how intellectual property in this area is protected under the Australian legal framework, and the development of strategies for its protection. The subject includes an overview of the international treaty framework; relevant Australian legislation; and concerns for Australian Indigenous Peoples such as appropriation of Indigenous arts and culture, language, spirituality, biodiversity, biotechnology, medicinal knowledge, film and music.