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%).
Prerequisite
Student has completed any of the following course(s) LAW 2216 - Intel Property Law Surv, LAW 2298 - Patent Law, LAW 2831 - Patent Lit Practice