This unit introduces students to intellectual property law principles, concepts and practices. It centres on the dynamic fields of copyright, trade mark, and patent law, with particular emphasis on the way in which intellectual property rights are regulated in the digital environment and global economy. The unit includes consideration of intellectual property law in relation to unfair competition, consumer protection, publicity rights and Indigenous culture.

This unit may be co-taught with a G version of the unit.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain and apply the role and nature of intellectual property law as essential and evolving areas of Australian law (including development of that law in response to technological change);
2. Describe and apply the exercise of rights in this field, including assignment of rights, licences, employment undertakings and other undertakings affecting such rights;
3. Explain the exercise of rights in this field, including assignment of rights, licences, employment undertakings and other undertakings affecting such rights; and
4. Apply legal communication, research and analysis skills to intellectual property principles and practice.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

Students must have completed 36 credit points.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11459 Intellectual Property Law PG

Equivalent units

7035 Intellectual Property Law

Assumed knowledge

None.