Introduction
This unit provides an overview of the major forms of intellectual property protection in Australia. The unit focuses upon the statutory systems of copyright, trade marks and patents. Related areas including protection for trade secrets, passing off and the protection provided by Australian Consumer Law are addressed more briefly.
Summary
| Unit name | Intellectual Property |
| Unit code | LAW364 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Professor Jane Nielsen |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Identify legal issues and applicable laws relevant to practical problems involving intellectual property rights
- Explain the impact of international law on Australia's domestic intellectual property law and policy
- Apply legal reasoning skills including statutory interpretation in identifying, researching and resolving practical problems arising in relation to intellectual property rights
- Effectively communicate and work individually, as well as part of a team, while identifying, researching and resolving practical problems arising in relation to intellectual property rights
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
50 credit points of Intermediate Law coreMutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
LAW664Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | One hour weekly commencing in Week 2. |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 2: Tutorial problem analysis (20%)|Assessment Task 1: Case analysis Q&A (30%)|Assessment Task 3: Problem solving advice (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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