78025 Intellectual Property: Law and Policy
6cpRequisite(s): 70327 Commercial Law
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 76084 Copyright and Designs AND 76085 Trademarks and Patents AND 78184 Intellectual Property: Law and Policy AND 78185 Intellectual Property: Law and Policy
Description
This subject provides an introduction to and overview of the legal principles of intellectual property law and the policy issues which inform the development of this law in Australia. It is designed as an introductory survey subject for graduates, practicing lawyers and students completing their first law degrees. Classes consider the historical development of intellectual property subject matters, the international framework setting standards including WIPO, WTO and AUSTFA, and the different forms of intellectual property including copyright, designs, patent, plant breeders protection, trade marks law, passing-off and related actions, moral rights, and performers' protection.
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Access conditions
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