Intellectual Property

Catalog description

This course explores the world of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, as well as the history and origins of federal, state and foreign law which regulates the registration and ownership of these business assets. The course will discuss case law that covers these areas. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of the digital, electronic and Internet world in this specialized legal area. The student will learn the processes to register and protect these assets and the role of the legal professional in assisting the intellectual property client.