Intellectual Property, Introduction
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Course ID: 386Q
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 31500
Registration Status: Closed
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
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Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam (administered by Exam4 in Closed mode) | December 15, 2026 |
Description
This course will survey the four main fields of intellectual property law: copyright law, patent law, trademark law, and the law of trade secrets. In addition to legal doctrines, the course will examine economic and philosophical justifications to allow a better grasp of current law and possibilities for its reform. The course will also explore intellectual property issues raised by recent technological developments, especially in the digital and internet environments.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Intellectual Property in the New Technological Age 2025 Vol. I Perspectives, Trade Secrets and Patents : Vol. I Perspectives, Trade Secrets and Patents
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Lemley, Mark A., Merges, Robert P., and Balganesh, Shyamkrishna
Clause 8 Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-945555-28-2
ISBN: 978-1-945555-28-2
Intellectual Property in the New Technological Age 2025 Vol. II Copyrights, Trademarks and State IP Protections : Vol. II Copyrights, Trademarks and State IP Protections
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Lemley, Mark A., Merges, Robert P., and Balganesh, Shyamkrishna
Clause 8 Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-945555-29-9
ISBN: 978-1-945555-29-9
Gugliuzza, Paul R.