78187 Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
8cpRequisite(s): ( 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration)))
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Anti-requisite(s): 76521 Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge AND 78186 Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
Recommended studies:
students who have previously not completed a basic intellectual property subject are recommended to enrol in 78185 Intellectual Property: Law and Policy before this subject
Description
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.
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