| Course Name | Patent Law |
| Course Code | LAW 6754P |
| Course Credits | 6.0 |
| Pre/Anti-requisites | |
| Course Description | Technology is the key to modern business. Patent law protects such technology but patents are no longer sought only for inventive mechanical, electrical and chemical products and processes. Patents are now being sought for biological and genetically engineered products and processes and for computer programs. As a result, interesting policy questions have arisen about the proper scope of patent protection. This course examines these policy questions and takes an in-depth look at the various concepts of patent law. It examines ownership of inventions, scope and construction of patents, patentability, validity, enforcement and infringement. Comparisons with other patent systems are made and alternatives to the patent system are also considered. |
| Specialization | Intellectual Property Law |
| Status | Core |
| Elective for |
General Law |
| CPD Hours | Eligible CPD Hours: LSUC (ON): 36.0 Substantive Professional LLM courses may be eligible for CPD/MCLE credits in other Canadian jurisdictions. To inquire about credit eligibility, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca |
| NCA Status | N/A |
| Instructors | Don Cameron |
| Term | Summer 2017 |
| Start date | 2017-04-11 |
| End date | 2017-06-27 |
| Schedule | Tuesdays April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Location | |
| Presentation Format | Video conference available |
| Method of Evaluation | TBA |
| Program Format | Weekly |
| Available for SCE | Yes |
| Notes |
All courses and schedules are subject to change.
