10110170Intellectual Property Law
Course Information
Description
This course introduces paralegal students to the law of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. It covers the basic requirements for protecting these forms of intellectual property; identifies the sources of authority that govern; intellectual property law; explains the types of rights in intellectual property that are available; introduces the concepts of infringement and defenses to infringement claims; and surveys of the types of remedies used to compensate an owner for infringement.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Explain the difference between trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.Assessment StrategiesExamHomeworkQuizCriteriayou explain how a trademark is defined under applicable law.you explain how a copyright is defined under applicable law.you explain how a patent is defined under applicable law.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Unit Exam that requires you to define trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets under applicable federal and state law.you attain a score of at least 75% on all assigned homework.you attain a score of at least 75% on all in-class quizzes.
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Explain the requirements for protection of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.Assessment StrategiesCase StudyCriteriayou explain how rights in a trademark arise.you describe the process of a trademark search.you explain the process of applying for and maintaining a trademark.you identify the requirements and eligibility for copyright protection.you explain the process of applying for a copyright.you explain the requirements for patent protection.you explain the process for conducting a patent search.you outline the patent application process.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Case Study that requires you to identify and justify by explanation the type of mark each product or service of a fictitious client represents and then indicate any possible objections the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) may have to them.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Case Study that requires you to identify and justify by explanation whether three assets owned by a fictitious client may be protected by U. S. copyright law.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Case Study that requires you to identify and justify by explanation the patentability of each item and product owned by a fictitious client.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Case Study that requires you to identify and justify by explanation whether the company information owned by a fictitious client can be legally protected as a trade secret.
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Identify what can be protected as a trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret.Assessment StrategiesCase StudyCriteriayou distinguish the categories of protected trademarks from those that are excluded from protection.you distinguish the categories of protected copyrights from those that are excluded from protection.you distinguish the categories of protected patents from those that are excluded from protection.you distinguish the categories of protected trade secrets from those that are excluded from protection.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Case Study that requires you to identify and justify by explanation the trademarks, copyrights, patentable matter and trade secrets that the fictitious client may own.
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Determine the types of rights given to holders of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.Assessment StrategiesExamHomeworkQuizCriteriayou explain the rights of the holder of a trademark.you explain the rights of the holder of a copyright.you explain the rights of the holder of a patent.you explain the rights of the holder of a trade secret.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Unit Exam that requires you to explain the rights of holders of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets under applicable federal and state law.you attain a score of at least 75% on all assigned homework.you attain a score of at least 75% on all in-class quizzes.
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Research statutory and case law in the intellectual property field.Assessment StrategiesCase BriefCriteriayou research current statutory and case law in the field of trademarks.you research current statutory and case law in the field of copyrights.you research current statutory and case law in the field of patents.you research current statutory and case law in the field of trade secrets.you attain a score of at least 75% on a case brief on the topic of current trademark law; proper case briefing format and Blue Book citation form will be included in the evaluation.you attain a score of at least 75% on a case brief on the topic of current copyright law; proper case briefing format and Blue Book citation form will be included in the evaluation.you attain a score of at least 75% on a case brief on the topic of current patent law; proper case briefing format and Blue Book citation form will be included in the evaluation.you attain a score of at least 75% on a case brief on the topic of current trade secret law; proper case briefing format and Blue Book citation form will be included in the evaluation.
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Determine the legal duration of intellectual property rights.Assessment StrategiesExamHomeworkQuizCriteriayou explain the legal duration of a trademark under applicable law.you explain the legal duration of a copyright under applicable law.you explain the legal duration of a patent under applicable law.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Unit Exam that requires you to explain the legal duration  of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets under applicable federal and state law.you attain a score of at least 75% on all assigned homework.you attain a score of at least 75% on all in-class quizzes.
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Recognize the various types of infringement.Assessment StrategiesExamHomeworkQuizCriteriayou explain the elements of a trademark infringement action.you explain the elements of a copyright infringement action.you explain the elements of a patent infringement action.you explain the elements of a trade secret infringement action.you achieve a score of at least 75% on a Unit Exam that requires you to explain the elements of infringement actions re trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.when you attain a score of at least 75% on all assigned homework.when you attain a score of at least 75% on all in-class quizzes.