INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & ANTITRUST LAW
This course is designed to offer advanced understanding and knowledge to students who have a solid foundational background in general law concepts. This course aims to focus on the relationship between Intellectual Property (IP) rights and Antitrust Law, navigating through the intersections and tensions between the two areas. Students will explore the practical and theoretical aspects of these two legal areas in-depth, considering the significant legal, economic, and policy implications.
Course Objectives:
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Understand the complex interplay between Intellectual Property and Antitrust Law.
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Gain an advanced understanding of IP rights including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
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Investigate the impact of Antitrust Law on market competition and innovation.
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Analyze real-life case studies to understand how these two legal areas operate in practice.