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. Students are required to participate in class on "on call" panel days. Grading will be based on satisfaction of the panel requirement and performance on an open-book, in-person final examination to be taken in Exam4's "Closed" mode--i.e., without access to the internet or materials stored on a laptop or other electronic device.
Golden, John M.