LAWS 7033 Intellectual Property
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200980
Coordinator Sarah Hook Opens in new window
Description This subject provides an introduction and overview of the legal principles of intellectual property law in Australia. Students will consider the nature of intellectual property, the legal framework which contains it, and the ways in which it can be protected. The modules will cover the four major intellectual property regimes of trademarks, copyright, designs, and patents as well as issues relating to traditional knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Students will research the theoretical underpinnings of Intellectual Property Rights and whether they are fit for purpose in contemporary society.
School Law
Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) Students enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws must have successfully completed the prerequisite subject LAWS 7027 Legal Philosophy and Methodology and LAWS 7078 Principles of Private Law
Students enrolled in 2826 Juris Doctor must have successfully completed the prerequisite subject LAWS 7027 Legal Philosophy and Methodology and LAWS 7047 Contracts
Co-requisite(s) -
Incompatible Subjects LAWS 3032 Intellectual Property
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Examine the fundamental principles of intellectual property law.
- Apply principles of intellectual property law to complex factual circumstances or problems.
- Communicate fundamental legal intellectual property advice creatively and accurately.
- Apply research skills and critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of Intellectual Property
Subject Content
- Overview of Intellectual Property Law
- Copyright
- Designs
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Issues in relation to traditional knowledge for Indigenous Communities
- Current developments and selected policy and/or international issues
- Theoretical debates in Intellectual Property
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 1 page | 10 | N | Individual | N |
| Report | 2500 words | 35 | N | Individual | N |
| Participation | During class over the semester | 10 | N | Individual | N |
| Viva Voce | 20 minutes | 45 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Sam Ricketson, Megan Richardson, Mark Davison & Vicki Huang, Intellectual Property: Cases, Materials, and Commentary (7th ed, LexisNexis, 2024) (6th edition is also acceptable).
Teaching Periods
Spring (2024)
Campbelltown
On-site
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Spring (2025)
Campbelltown
On-site
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