James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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LA4045 - Intellectual Property Law
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | (LA1105 AND LA1106) OR BU1112 OR BU2111 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject provides an overview of the law relating to intellectual property rights in Australia. Principal areas of study include copyright, creative commons, patents, trademarks, designs, plant breeders' rights and traditional knowledge. The subject also provides an introduction to the international conventions that create a global legal framework for the protection of intellectual property rights.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and critique the international framework governing the protection of intellectual property rights
- Interpret and assess the regulation and use of intellectual property rights both globally and nationally
- Examine and apply relevant principles of intellectual property law in practical scenarios
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (20%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Assumed Knowledge: Students are assumed to have a basic understanding of the principles of contract law and the systems of governance in Australia.
Availabilities
Study Period 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Rachel Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Rachel Bradshaw |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |