COMPARATIVE AND INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (INTL7630)
3 credits. Lecture.

This course examines the international intellectual property system and will cover the major intellectual property conventions and treaties, including the Berne and Paris Conventions and TRIPS. Highlighted will be the differences in the philosophy and application of intellectual property principles across various national jurisdictions, with particular attention to differences among the United States, Europe and Asian countries. In addition, the class will examine the various means of securing intellectual property rights across national borders. Finally, social and policy issues raised by the current international structure, including an examination of the WIPO Development Agenda, the proposed Access to Knowledge treaty, and issues relating to patents on essential medicines will be covered.