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Summary
Intellectual property is becoming an increasingly important area not only for lawyers and legal professionals but also for any individual using the Internet and involved in culture production. The subject is dynamic in nature and influenced by the development of other fields such as trade globalisation, the knowledge-based economy, e-commerce,… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThe aim of this course is to give students a solid foundation of the basic principles of intellectual property rights and their application in the Australian context and international treaties (TRIPS Agreement and WIPO Treaties). The course provides an overview of the key systems of intellectual property- trademarks, copyrights, designs and patents. It will also cover the common law actions of passing off and breach of confidence (trade secrets), and introduce students to the practical aspects of intellectual property - co-ownership of intellectual property rights, legal drafting of the various intellectual property agreements, commercial licensing and assignments of rights. Finally, the course will deal with novel and emerging issues in intellectual property such as copyright and trademark protection in the internet age and the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Other Requisites or Enrolment Rules
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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appreciate the significance of intellectual property rights to the modern economy and society;
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discuss how intellectual property rights protect ideas, signs, logos, inventions, artistic works, digital works, original sounds and scents, aspects of packaging, confidential information, designs, certification marks, geographic indications and indigenous knowledge;
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demonstrate a basic understanding of Australian legislation and international treaties protecting intellectual property rights;
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identify and articulate intellectual property issues and apply legal reasoning in advising clients in relation to intellectual property matters, licensing agreements and assignment of rights;
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engage in critical analysis through evaluating the interaction of intellectual property rights with novel and emerging issues related to the arrival of the Internet and digital technologies and the protection of
Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions;
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communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive.
Topics
Introduction to intellectual property and international issues Trademark application and registration Trademark infringement and passing off Copyright subsistence, ownership and rights Copyright infringement, defences and moral rights Patent application and registration Patent ownership, infringement and defences Designs and breach of confidence Intellectual property commercialisation Emerging issues in intellectual property… For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.