Internat.Issues in Intellectual Property

Subject 730-882 (2008)

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - 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: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Professor Sam Ricketson
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand the institutional architecture for the formulation and implementation of intellectual property policy internationally and, to a lesser extent, regionally
  • Understand the main treaties establishing international intellectual property norms and the dispute settlement machinery for international intellectual property disputes, both private and public
  • Understand the developments and issues that are at the centre of current discussions and negotiations for the further development or modification of the international intellectual property system.

Syllabus:

The subject will consist of a survey of the economic, legal and political elements and forces that shape the international intellectual property system.

Principal topics will include:

  • Introduction to the international intellectual property system (the main producers and owners of intellectual property, the institutional architecture, the treaty system)
  • Instruments and strategies for obtaining protection internationally (the PCT, Madrid System, Hague System and regional systems)
  • The protection of names, marks and other identifiers, and content with particular reference to the internet
  • Dispute settlement and private international law issues
  • Biotechnology, access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (25-30 June)

    or
  • Problem exercise (40%) (30 June)
    and
  • Research paper 6,000 words (60%) (4 August) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
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: 730-882Internat.Issues in Intellectual PropertyMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand the institutional architecture for the formulation and implementation of intellectual property policy internationally and, to a lesser extent, regionally
  • Understand the main treaties establishing international intellectual property norms and the dispute settlement machinery for international intellectual property disputes, both private and public
  • Understand the developments and issues that are at the centre of current discussions and negotiations for the further development or modification of the international intellectual property system.

Syllabus:

The subject will consist of a survey of the economic, legal and political elements and forces that shape the international intellectual property system.

Principal topics will include:

  • Introduction to the international intellectual property system (the main producers and owners of intellectual property, the institutional architecture, the treaty system)
  • Instruments and strategies for obtaining protection internationally (the PCT, Madrid System, Hague System and regional systems)
  • The protection of names, marks and other identifiers, and content with particular reference to the internet
  • Dispute settlement and private international law issues
  • Biotechnology, access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (25-30 June)

    or
  • Problem exercise (40%) (30 June)
    and
  • Research paper 6,000 words (60%) (4 August) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A.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.Professor Sam RicketsonLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730882P12.500Semester 1NLawLaw730-882

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