International Intellectual Property

Regulation of intellectual property is a cornerstone in the globalization of trade and commerce. In order to harmonize intellectual property laws, more and more countries sign up to multilateral agreements regulating these laws. However, jurisdictional differences still exist and affect this process. This seminar examines international agreements and comparative laws on intellectual property. Topics will include securing and enforcing rights in trademarks, copyrights and patents in various jurisdictions, and selected topics such as database protection, geographical indications, the interplay between intellectual property, international trade and culture, and Internet-related issues. The seminar is open to students who have completed or are enrolled in an IP survey course, or to LLMs with some Intellectual Property experience. Seminar requirements include a class presentation and a 15-20 page final research paper. PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: Intellectual Property, International Law, or permission of instructor. ** A student who fails to attend the initial meeting of a seminar, or to obtain permission to be absent from either the instructor or the Registrar, will be administratively dropped from the seminar. Students who waitlist for a seminar are required to attend the first seminar meeting to be considered for enrollment.