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PLAW-226: Intellectual Property Law

Explore trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets in this Intellectual Property Law course. Learn registration, enforcement, and international IP strategies while analyzing real-world disputes and emerging issues in digital technology.

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The Intellectual Property Law course introduces students to the legal frameworks that protect creative, innovative, and commercial assets in today’s economy. Using Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets, 6th Edition by Deborah E. Bouchoux, Esq., the course examines the four major areas of intellectual property (IP): trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.

Students will study registration processes, enforcement strategies, infringement issues, and remedies, as well as related concepts such as unfair competition and IP audits. Special attention is given to international IP frameworks and emerging challenges in digital technology and globalization. Case studies and real-world examples highlight how intellectual property is applied in business, technology, media, and entrepreneurial contexts.

Designed for students in law, business, and related fields, this course emphasizes both conceptual understanding and practical application. By the end, students will be able to analyze IP disputes, evaluate protection strategies, and apply IP law in professional settings. This foundation prepares learners for careers where safeguarding intellectual assets is essential to innovation, brand development, and competitive advantage.

Textbook: Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets, 6th Edition Deborah E. Bouchoux, Esq.

Course Objectives

Explain the foundational principles of trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret law.

Analyze the processes for registration, maintenance, and enforcement of IP rights.

Evaluate infringement issues and remedies across different areas of intellectual property.

Apply IP law concepts to real-world scenarios, including business transactions and litigation.

Compare and contrast U.S. and international intellectual property frameworks.

Conduct intellectual property audits and assess due diligence in business contexts.

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Course Contents

Introduction to Intellectual Property Law

Foundations of Trademark Law

Trademark Selection and Searching

The Trademark Registration Process

Postregistration Procedures, Trademark Maintenance, and Transfer of Rights to Marks

Inter Partes Proceedings, Infringement, and Dilution

New Developments in Trademark Law

International Trademark Law

Foundations of Copyright Law

The Subject Matter of Copyright

The Rights Afforded by Copyright Law

Copyright Ownership, Transfers, and Duration

Copyright Registration, Searching Copyright Office Records, and Notice of Copyright

Copyright Infringement

New Developments in Copyright Law and the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act

International Copyright Law

Foundations of Patent Law

Patent Searches, Applications, and Post-Issuance Proceedings

Patent Ownership and Transfer

Patent Infringement

New Developments and International Patent Law

Trade Secret Law

Unfair Competition

Intellectual Property Audits and Due Diligence Reviews

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