law2ipl intellectual property law
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
LAW2IPL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the conceptual framework of intellectual property law. Students will examine the theories, policies and principles of intellectual property regulation in Australia, including the statutory regimes of copyright, patent and trade mark protection, the tort of passing off, the action for misleading and deceptive conduct and the equitable doctrine of breach of confidence. In addition to examining each discrete area of intellectual property law, students will analyse the interrelationships between these laws, the effect of international standards and consider topical issues in the field, which may include legal liability for media downloading/streaming, privacy and the regulation of social networking, the patenting of living organisms and the regulation of character merchandising and celebrity endorsements.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and (LAW2CTA or LAW2CNT) and (LAW2FPL or LAW2PRP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Intellectual Property: Cases, Materials and Commentary | Prescribed | Ricketson, Richardson & Davison, 5th ed, 2013 | LEXISNEXIS BUTTERWORTHS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate comprehension of the conceptual framework and key legal doctrines of Australian intellectual property law
- Activities:
- Online Group Tutorial Exercises; Online Take Home Exam; Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Evaluate problems using appropriate legal doctrine in Australian intellectual property law
- Activities:
- Online Group Tutorial Exercises; Online Take Home Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the operation and reform of intellectual property law
- Activities:
- Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
04. Critically analyse the historical, social, economic and cultural implications of the protection of intellectual property nationally and internationally
- Activities:
- Online Group Tutorial Exercises; Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/Seminar
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Six 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1250 word Online Take Home Exam | Submitted/Assessed Online | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One 2750 word Research Essay | Submitted/Assessed Online | 55 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Online Group Tutorial Exercises | Submitted/Assessed Online in Tutorials | 15 | 01, 02, 04 |