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MKT 309

Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of Intellectual Property
Name: Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of Intellectual Property
Course Number: MKT 309
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

MKT 309 Patents, Copyrights, and Intellectual Property Law critically examines the fundamental concepts of intellectual property (IP) law in the United States, emphasizing copyrights and patents. In this course, students learn the roles that copyright, patent, and trademark play in cultural, economic, and political lives, illuminating the hidden strings connecting these laws to the experience of everyday life, including in business. (Formerly MKT 309 Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of Intellectual Property)

Learning Outcomes:

  • This course provides an understanding of fundamental U.S. intellectual property law concepts, with a focus on patents and copyrights, and brief coverage of trade secrets and trademarks.
  • It explores current issues in information technologies and business methods, analyzing the macro-economic impact of the patent system.
  • The course also covers the patent application process, international patent systems, and copyright laws and protective measures.

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