LAWS 3060 Protecting Ideas
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200931
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Description This unit provides an introduction and overview of the legal principles of intellectual property law, and traces the development of this law in Australia. It is designed as an introductory survey subject. The modules consider the different forms of intellectual property including copyright (including moral rights and performers protection), designs, patents, plant breeders rights, trade mark law, passing-off and related actions, domain name law, confidentiality, and circuit layouts.
School Law
Discipline Law
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 1001 OR
LAWS 1004
Incompatible Subjects LAWS 3032 - Intellectual Property
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of intellectual property law.
- Analyse and interpret the relevant legal principles relating to the subject-matter of this unit.
- Critically evaluate the implications and effectiveness of the principles of intellectual property law.
- Demonstrate skills in legal research, and written and oral communication skills appropriate to the subject-matter of this unit.
Subject Content
Patents
Trade Marks
Passing Off and related actions
Domain Names
Designs
Plant Breeder?fs Rights
Circuit Layouts
Confidential Information
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz | 60 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Oral Presentation | 5 minutes | 30 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 50 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- To be Advised
Teaching Periods