Intellectual Property Law
How should the law protect innovation and creativity in this age of information? In a society where it's possible to send copies of property around the globe, instantly and at no cost, lawyers are increasingly called upon to safeguard intellectual property as their clients' most valuable asset. The curriculum, taught by some of the country's foremost practitioners in IP, explores complex areas including copyright, patents and trademarks, the Internet, cyberlaw and biotechnology. BU Law's strong relationships with the legal community and the high-tech industry in greater Boston provide you with additional exposure to top practitioners in the field.
A Sampling of Course Offerings:
- Advanced Topics in Intellectual Property
- Biotechnology Law and Ethics
- Comparative Intellectual Property Law
- Copyright Law
- E-commerce for the Business Lawyer
- Entertainment Law
- Intellectual Property and Business Strategy
- Issues Raised by the Internet
- Law and the Lifecycle of a Technology Company
- Trial Advocacy: Intellectual Property
Professor Gordon’s Scholarship the Focus of Japanese Law Seminar
Professor Wendy Gordon’s scholarly work was recently the focus of the post-graduate course "Advanced Seminar on Intellectual Property" at Hokkaido University in Japan. Each semester the seminar chooses a different IP scholar to highlight. The course, informally known as "The Gordon Seminar," was held in the fall semester of 2005. >> Read more