LAW7254

Design law and practice ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Ann Monotti / Mr Raymond Hind

Offered:
City T3-58 2006 (On-campus)

Synopsis: A detailed study of the Australian registered designs system. International Conventions, as well as design protection in other countries. Origins and rationales, relationships with other regimes that protect products of the innovative process. Requirements for registration, the registration process and Designs Office practice. Examination of the registered rights, including their enforcement, maintenance and exploitation. Proper relationship between designs and copyright protection. Other forms of protection for designs are considered.

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 (3,7500 words) - 2 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time OR take home exam (3,750 words): 50%

Contact Hours: 24 hours per semester