LAW 836 International Intellectual Property
This two credit course with a travel component concerns International Intellectual Property. Readings and 2 pre-trip class meetings will introduce students to international aspects of intellectual property (IP) law and policy. We will examine the principal multilateral IP treaties and compare various aspects of foreign intellectual property regimes with those of the United States. The course travel components include visits to the several international and regional IP offices located in The Hague, Netherlands. Meetings with representatives of the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office will be planned. We also plan to visit with Italian attorneys and representatives of companies who are strong proponents of Geographical Indicators (GIs) that seek to preserve agricultural policy and cultural heritage. Knowledge of Intellectual Property Law is recommended.