304795 (v.1) Intellectual Property Law and Technology 670

Area:	School of Business Law
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Individual Study:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	5934 (v.4) Legal Environment 560 or any previous version OR 304790 (v.1) Law Internet (Global Legal Environment) 562 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Examination of the law relating to intellectual property on a domestic and an international level. Both creative and marketing rights in regard to copyright, patents, designs, trade marks and trade secrets. Also includes a discussion of the important international treaties relating to intellectual property.

Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understanding of the law relating to intellectual property as it relates to technology on both a domestic and international level.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Ricketson, S. (1999). The Law of Intellectual Property: Copyright, Designs and Confidential Information. (second edition). LBC Information Services. Hull, J. (1998). Law of Commercial Secrecy. Sweet and Maxwell. Cornish, W.R. (1999). Cases and Materialson Intellectual Property. Sweet and Maxwell. Lubbock, M. (1998). Intellectual Property in Commercial Transactions. Sweet and Maxwell. Gervais, D. (1998). The TRIPS Agreement Drafting History and Analysis. Sweet and Maxwell. Sterling, A. (1998). World Copyright Law. Sweet and Maxwell. McKeough, J and Stewart, A. (1997). Intellectual Property Law in Australia. (second edition). Butterworths. Old, F. (1993). Inventions, Patents, Brands and Designs. Patent Press. Golvan, C. (1992). An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law. Federation Press. Jacob, R. and Alexander, D. (1993). A Guidebook to Intellectual Property. Sweet and Maxwell. McKeough, J., Blakeney and McKeough. (1992). Intellectual Property Commentary and Materials. (second edition). Law Book Company.
Unit Texts:	Loughlan, P. (1998). Intellectual Property Creative and Marketing Rights. LBC Information Services. Ricketson, S. and Richardson, M. (1998). Intellectual Property: Cases Materials and Commentary. (second edition). Sydney, Butterworths. Intellectual Property Law and Technology: Study Guide (Latest Edition). Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.