LAW7244

Intellectual property and the internet (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Melissa de Zwart

Offered:
City Second semester 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this subject students will be able to: (1) recognise the particular intellectual property issues to which the Internet gives rise; (2) apply existing laws to these issues, both domestically and in an international context, and where appropriate formulate proposals for reform of that law; (3) anticipate other intellectual property issues that may arise in this context in the future and suggest options for development of laws to address those issues; (4) develop and demonstrate oral communication skills and skills of presentation of legal concepts, rules and argument in an interactive seminar context; (5) develop and demonstrate legal research and writing and legal argument skills.

Assessment: Research assignment (3000 words): 40% + Take home examination: 50% + Class participation: 10%

Prerequisites: This unit focusses on the more advanced issues arising in this area and assumes that students will have a background in intellectual property, either through formal study at a graduate or undergraduate level or through practical experience.