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LAW 8305 - Intellectual Property Licensing Law

Credits: 3

Focuses on how holders of intellectual property assets exploit and retain their rights in the realm of licensing. Also, the legal and business issues relating to licensing of intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, software, and information database assets. Explores the rights and duties of the license parties, negotiation of the terms and clauses of the license agreement for each form of intellectual property, misuse and antitrust constraints on licensing, and management and enforcement of the license. Examines university technology transfer, government procurement licensing, third party rights in the license, and international licensing. Considers open licensing practices as seen in open source software and the Creative Commons. Hands-on and practical course with many drafting assignments and a take-home exam.


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