Patent Law
- Semester: Fall 2024
- Course ID: 386U
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 28460
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 |
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TUE, WED | 1:05 - 2:20 pm |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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Final exam | December 13, 2024 |
Description
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.