Intellectual Property Law (LAWS7708)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Intensive
Class hours
26 Contact hours
Restricted
GCAppLaw, GDipAppLaw, MAppLaw, LLM, LLM(Adv), LLM(#16), LLM(#24), MICLaw Quota: Minimum of 12 enrolments
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Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course is an introductory level examination of the general law and statutory protection of intellectual property in Australia, while also placing it in an international context. The course seeks to develop students' understanding of the various forms of IP protection including copyright, passing off, trademarks, designs, patents, confidential information, circuit layout and plant breeders rights. The course will focus on subject matter that is protected, the pre-conditions for protection, the nature of infringement, and the remedies for infringement.