Introduction to Intellectual Property Law

This course presents a general overview of U.S. intellectual property law. It will begin with analyzing the competing policies underlying intellectual property laws. The course covers the basics of copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secrets law. It will explore current controversies in intellectual property law, including patent protection for software and business methods and the role and difficulties of protecting trademarks in the Internet Age. We will also discuss current cases and trends in intellectual property law as reflected by cases accepted for hearing by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Lecturers - Maurine Neiberg, Edward Lee