Copyright and Trademark Law

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Elective Course Course Requirement: exam Intellectual property (IP) law is a dynamic and growing field of law which regulates the creation, use, and dissemination of inventions, creative expressions, trade secrets and the like. While this course begins with a broad overview of IP law, it's focus will be on copyrights and trademarks. These two areas are colloquially known as "soft IP" or "fun IP" because they deal with literature, visual arts and performing arts including writings, paintings, music, movies, marks, and brands. IP assets are becoming more valuable than physical assets. For example, IP laws play a key role in Google's trademark being valued over $44 billion and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter brand valued at $25 billion. This trend is only going to continue as technological advancements enable creators and companies to monetize content in new ways and in new markets. Future lawyers will benefit immensely by familiarizing themselves with this important field of law. The course is appropriate for any future lawyer given how important the field has become. More particularly, the course will be of interest to students who seek a detailed understanding of copyright and trademark laws, for students going into any business law related fields, or those with backgrounds in creative expression and business.