LAW5147

Intellectual property II: patents, trade marks and unfair competition 506

(LAW)

Mrs Moira Paterson

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: LAW3400

Synopsis: The rationale and scope of intellectual property protection. Patents for inventions and allied rights (including plant breeders' rights); passing off and related actions that prevent acts of unfair competition (including statutory remedies under Part V, Trade Practices Act 1974); and registered trade marks. Comparative and international perspectives. The relationship between these rights and other parts of intellectual property law and competition and trade law.

Assessment: Optional written research assignment (2000 words): 30% Final examination (2 or 3 hours): 70% or 100%