76521 Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
6cpRequisite(s): (60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice AND (70516 Equity and Trusts OR 70517 Equity and Trusts))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: N Stoianoff
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.
Access conditions
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