LAW-2956 Intellectual Property and Licensing
License agreements are everywhere: technology, entertainment, education, online . . . The course will provide an overview of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets) and related agreements. Topics discussed will include the basics of IP, key points in an IP license, licensing strategies, negotiation, and enforcement. Grading will be based on completing several short assignments (such as negotiating or drafting a clause in a licensing agreement) over the semester (30%) and a final exam (70%).