Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Part 1

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Intellectual property law: an overview and theory
• How the Patent System Works
• Intellectual property has some policy ramifications.

Syllabus:

1. A survey of intellectual property law and policy, including patents, copyright, and trademarks.
2. The theories of intellectual property right and the central debates about IP.
3. What is a patent?
4. What makes a valid patent?
5. What do you get with a Patent?
6. Exploring tradeoffs