MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN CYBERSPACE
This advanced-level law course, Managing Intellectual Property in Cyberspace, delves deep into the intersections of intellectual property law, digital rights, and internet law. The course is designed for advanced students who already have a basic understanding of intellectual property law and are interested in exploring the challenges and intricacies involved in managing intellectual property in the increasingly complex landscape of cyberspace. Topics include copyright in the digital age, patent issues in cyberspace, trademarks and domain names, digital rights management, privacy in cyberspace, trade secrets in the digital environment, and jurisdictional issues in cyberspace.
Course Objectives:
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Understand the complexities and challenges of managing intellectual property in cyberspace.
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Analyze the implications of current intellectual property laws on the internet and digital environment.
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Analyze and respond to potential intellectual property issues in a range of internet and digital scenarios.
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Discuss and critically evaluate policy proposals for managing intellectual property in cyberspace.