LEGL 2365 - Intellectual Property

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
Intellectual Property covers patent, trademark, signature mark, copyright, trade secret and licensing.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Understand how basic personal property law and contract law interact with patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law.
Identify whether a client is seeking a copyright, trademark, signature mark, design patent, utility patent, or plant patent. Understand the vocabulary, common clauses, fees, research, and approval process for these items.
Develop practical skills including the registration of a copyright, preparation of agreements used to protect trade secrets and the selection, evaluation and registration of a trademark.