This course examines doctrines and policy concerns of United States patent law. Topics examined include eligible subject matter for patenting, conditions for patentability, patent specification and claim requirements, infringement, defenses and remedies. There are no specific prerequisites. The course is designed to be accessible to students without a science or engineering background. Course materials will include the latest edition of Patent Law and Policy: Cases and Materials by Robert Merges and John Duffy.
Wasserman, Melissa F. 