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Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.
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23
Subject details
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- Introduction and Overview of Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Trade Marks
- Passing off
- Confidential Information
- Copyright
- Designs; Copyright/Designs overlap
- International aspects of IP
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject examines areas of Intellectual Property, including copyright, patents, designs, trade marks, confidential information and passing off. The operation of Australian law is examined and then studied in the context of the international intellectual property framework. The role of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are examined.
- Research Paper (50%)
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
Current study term: 18 Jul 21 to 24 Oct 21
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