2024-2025 Catalog

LAW-2298 Patent Law

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts of U.S. patent law and policy. Topics will include the structure of the patent system, the basic requirements for patent protection, the nature and scope of the rights granted by the Patent Act, the enforcement of those rights, and patent policy. This course will focus primarily on utility patents but will also include units on plant patents and design patents. Note: You do not need a scientific or technical background to take this class or to work in (all areas of) patent law. There will be an in-person examination for this course17 Feb 2023 7:31 AM

Credits

3