Subjects 2009
Overview of Intellectual Property
Overview of Intellectual Property gives students a general summary of the various regimes comprising intellectual property (IP).
Overview of Intellectual Property is accredited by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys as satisfying part of their professional accreditation requirements for Topic Group A.
See the Master of Intellectual Property Law for further information on Melbourne Law School’s accreditation.
How to apply
Syllabus
Principal topics will include:
- Patents
- Trade marks
- Designs
- Copyright
- Confidential information and trade secrets.
Participants will also discuss basic IP principles relating to:
- Circuit layouts
- Plant breeders’ rights
- International issues
- Interface with trade practices law.
