A study of statutory protection afforded to inventors under the U.S. patent laws. The course emphasizes the nature of inventions patentable under U.S. law, conditions of patentability, rights afforded a patentee, remedies for infringement of a U.S. patent, and special problems arising from the licensing of U.S. patents.

This upper-level substantive course serves as the introduction to patent law and is foundational for those students interested in pursuing the area further.

Recommended for the following Professional Pathways: IP/Copyright and Trademark; Media, Entertainment, Sports, Fashion; Tech/Privacy

3 Credits