UTexas.edu

Resources for:

Sign In
The University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Patent Law

  • Semester: Spring 2024
  • Course ID: 486U
  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Unique: 28360

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
  • Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, TUE, WED 9:05 - 10:12 am TNH 3.125

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Take-home exam up to 8 hrs (administered by Exam4 in Take Home mode) May 1, 2024 9:00 am

Description

This course examines doctrines and policy concerns of United States patent law. Focal points include (1) patentability requirements such as eligible subject matter, novelty, and nonobviousness; (2) assessment of patent scope and forms of infringing activities; and (3) theories and institutions of patent law. There are no specific prerequisites. The course is designed to be accessible to students without a science or engineering background. Students are required to participate in class on "on call" panel days. Grading will be based on satisfaction of the panel requirement and performance on a one-day, take-home examination.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

See Professor/syllabus For No/low Cost Materials *
NOTE
ISBN: 978-0-8400-1079-7
Principles of Patent Law, Cases and Materials *
Golden, John, Kieff, F., Newman, Pauline, Smith, Henry
West Academic , edition: 7
ISBN: 978-1-63459-446-2

Instructors

Headshot of Golden, John M Golden, John M
Log In to View Course Evaluations

Important Class Changes

Date Updated
04/04/2024 Exam information updated
10/31/2023 Room(s) changed
10/25/2023 Room(s) changed