Postgraduate RMI-OJD250-2020

Intellectual Property Law

Deepen your knowledge of copyright, patents, designs, trademarks, confidential information and passing off, then identify areas for reform. You’ll examine Australian law in the context of the international intellectual property framework.

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

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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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the procedural rules of intellectual property law
critically evaluate the area of intellectual property law and identify areas of reform particularly in relation to business and consumer concerns
analyse and research complex problems relating to intellectual property law and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to intellectual property law and generate appropriate responses.

Topics covered

- Introduction and Overview of Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Trade Marks
- Passing off
- Confidential Information
- Copyright
- Designs; Copyright/Designs overlap
- International aspects of IP
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

Research Paper (50%)
Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)

Textbooks