Licensing Law and Technology Transfer

Subject 730-840 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites

Successful completion of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition or appropriate practical experience in these two fields.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Peter Hallett, Mr John Stonier
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have a good understanding of the legal and commercial issues relevant to the licensing of intellectual property rights
  • Have a good understanding of the negotiation of licence agreements.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Licensing of:
    • Patents and know-how
    • Trade marks, including franchise agreements and character merchandising
    • Copyright, including computer software
    • Impact of competition laws
    • Payments and taxes
    • Contractual and commercial issues
    • Negotiation of licence agreements.
Assessment:
  • Participation in workshop and preparation of written materials after workshop (30%)
  • Take-home examination (70%) (22-27 October)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-840Licensing Law and Technology TransferMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have a good understanding of the legal and commercial issues relevant to the licensing of intellectual property rights
  • Have a good understanding of the negotiation of licence agreements.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • Licensing of:
    • Patents and know-how
    • Trade marks, including franchise agreements and character merchandising
    • Copyright, including computer software
    • Impact of competition laws
    • Payments and taxes
    • Contractual and commercial issues
    • Negotiation of licence agreements.
  • Participation in workshop and preparation of written materials after workshop (30%)
  • Take-home examination (70%) (22-27 October)
Prerequisites

Successful completion of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition or appropriate practical experience in these two fields.

N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Mr Peter Hallett, Mr John StonierLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730840P12.500Semester 2NLawLaw730-840

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