MLM712 - International Intellectual Property Law
Unit details
| Offering information: | Not offered in 2013 |
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Antons |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit examines intellectual property (with an emphasis on trademarks, copyright and patents) and the international agreements for their protection. It does so from an international perspective by focusing in particular on the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. In so doing this unit examines this and other key international intellectual property agreements for their requirements regarding observance, enforcement and dispute settlement. This unit then explores some of the current international intellectual property issues including those relating to public health and the Internet.
Assessment
Written Assignment 1 5000 words 50%, Written Assignment 2 2500 words 25%, Written Assignment 3 2500 words 25%