LAW7254

Design law and practice (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor Ann Monotti

Offered:
City Second semester 2004 (Off-campus)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students who have successfully completed this subject will: (1) understand the origins and development of registered designs protection in Australia; (2) have a thorough knowledge of the law relating to the registration of designs and the scope and enforcement of associated rights; (3) be familiar with other legal regimes that offer protection for designs (4) be alert to when a registered design and other intellectial property rights may co-exist in relation to the same subject matter; (5) be aware of the limitations of designs protection and proposals for reform; (6) understand the international aspects for protection of designs; (7) have the skills to apply for registration, prosecure the application and maintain registration of a design.

Assessment: Class exercise: 10% + Research assignment (3000 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time): 50%

Contact Hours: Intensive