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Innovation Law and Policy in the Biopharmaceutical Industry

  • Semester: Fall 2022
  • Course ID: 396W
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Unique: 29440

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
TUE, THU 9:05 - 10:20 am TNH 3.127

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam (administered by Exam4 in Open Laptop + Network mode) December 9, 2022 1:30 pm A-Z in 2.137

Description

This course covers the central patent law and regulatory questions raised by biopharmaceutical research and development. It will explore how the mix of public and private funding that supports such research and development and the intricate regulatory structure that surrounds drugs and other products affect innovation in this field. Topics examined include conditions for patentability, FDA regulations, and alternative systems for biopharmaceutical innovation.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

No materials required

Instructors

Headshot of Wasserman, Melissa F. Wasserman, Melissa F.
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
10/28/2022 Exam information updated
05/03/2022 Exam information updated
04/11/2022 Room(s) changed