78187 Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge

This subject provides a comprehensive, in-depth and engaging examination of the legal principles of intellectual property law and the policy issues that inform the development of this law in Australia. it is designed as an introductory survey subject providing an overview of intellectual property law prior to undergoing in-depth studies in the field.

The subject considers different forms of intellectual property including copyright, designs, patent and trade marks law, passing-off and related actions, moral rights and performer's protection, as well as a consideration of the proposed protection of indigenous cultural property. In addition, this subject touches on how to deal in intellectual property, globalisation of intellectual property and emerging issues in intellectual property.