Intellectual Property, Introduction

Registration Status: Open

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time
MON, WED 10:30 - 11:45 am

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam 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.