Patent Law

  • Semester: Spring 2023
  • Course ID: 486U
  • Credit Hours: 4
  • Unique: 29125

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 9:10 - 10:17 am TNH 3.127

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Take-home up to 8 hrs (administered by Exam4) April 28, 2023 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. 

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
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
03/22/2023 Exam information updated
11/11/2022 Meeting times changed
11/02/2022 Room(s) changed