law5cct commercialisation of technology
CONTRACTS FOR THE COMMERCIALISATION OF TECHNOLOGY
LAW5CCT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject will explore technology related contracts that enable the commercialisation and protection of intellectual property rights. An introduction is provided to intellectual property rights, establishing legal and equitable ownership and exploiting ownership through assignment and licensing. Contract interpretation is explored including expressed and implied terms and the role of conditions and warranties. Issues commonly covered in technology contracts will be considered, such as, supply of goods and/or services, distribution rights, performance targets, research and development, options and rights of first refusal, exclusivity/non-exclusivity and territorial limitations on licenses, payments and royalties, contract
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndre Oboler
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMJD or LML or LMLGBL or LMCL or LMLAW or LMLE or SMCYL or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Technology Contracts: A handbook for Law and | Prescribed | Margaret Calvert & Ian Reid | LexisNexis Butterworths |
| Readings | Students will be provided with a range of resource | Recommended | NA | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Reflect on and synthesise complex information and evaluate the rights and interests involved in the exploitation of technology based intellectual property.
- Activities:
- Lectures / videos, readings, online discussion
02. Compare contractual clauses defining or limiting complex rights related to the exploitation of technology and transmit this knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Activities:
- Lectures / videos, readings, online discussion / problem based learning
03. Critically analyses complex contractual information related to technology exploitation taking account of related risks and opportunities.
- Activities:
- Lectures / videos, readings, briefing paper
04. Produce high level outlines of key issues to be resolved in complex fact situations and be able to argue a negotiating position by interpreting and transmitting this knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Activities:
- Lectures / videos, readings, briefing paper
05. Critique advanced approaches to protect IP rights in complex fact situations.
- Activities:
- Lectures / videos, readings, online discussion
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