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What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Intellectual Property 4 topics
1 Overview of Intellectual Property
- Definition and Purpose
- Historical Development
- Economic Justifications
- Social and Cultural Justifications
2 Types of Intellectual Property
- Copyright
- Patent
- Trademark
- Trade Secret
- Design Rights
- Geographical Indications
3 Global Framework of Intellectual Property
- International Treaties and Conventions
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- World Trade Organization (WTO) and TRIPS Agreement
4 Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
- Challenges and Opportunities
- Emerging Issues
02 Copyright Law 6 topics
1 Fundamentals of Copyright
- Subject Matter of Copyright
- Requirements for Protection
- Ownership and Duration
2 Rights Conferred by Copyright
- Economic Rights
- Moral Rights
- Related Rights
3 Limitations and Exceptions
- Fair Use/Fair Dealing
- Educational and Library Exceptions
- Compulsory Licensing
4 Copyright Infringement
- Direct Infringement
- Secondary Liability
- Remedies for Infringement
5 Digital Copyright Issues
- Digital Rights Management
- Internet Service Provider Liability
- User-Generated Content
6 International Copyright Protection
- Berne Convention
- WIPO Copyright Treaty
- Regional Agreements
03 Patent Law 5 topics
1 Fundamentals of Patent Law
- Patentable Subject Matter
- Requirements for Patentability
- Patent Application Process
2 Patent Rights and Limitations
- Scope of Protection
- Term of Protection
- Limitations on Patent Rights
3 Patent Infringement
- Direct Infringement
- Indirect Infringement
- Defenses to Infringement
- Remedies for Infringement
4 Specialized Patent Issues
- Pharmaceutical Patents and Generic Drugs
- Software and Business Method Patents
- Biotechnology Patents
- Standard Essential Patents
5 International Patent Protection
- Patent Cooperation Treaty
- Regional Patent Systems
- Patent Harmonization Efforts
04 Trademark Law 5 topics
1 Fundamentals of Trademark Law
- Definition and Purpose
- Types of Marks
- Requirements for Protection
2 Trademark Registration
- Application Process
- Opposition and Cancellation
- Maintenance Requirements
3 Trademark Rights and Infringement
- Scope of Protection
- Likelihood of Confusion Test
- Trademark Dilution
- Remedies for Infringement
4 Special Trademark Issues
- Trade Dress
- Certification and Collective Marks
- Well-Known Marks
- Domain Names and Trademarks
5 International Trademark Protection
- Madrid System
- Paris Convention
- Regional Trademark Systems
05 Trade Secret Law 4 topics
1 Fundamentals of Trade Secret Law
- Definition and Subject Matter
- Requirements for Protection
- Duration of Protection
2 Trade Secret Misappropriation
- Types of Misappropriation
- Defenses to Misappropriation Claims
- Remedies for Misappropriation
3 Trade Secret Protection Strategies
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Employee Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Physical and Digital Security Measures
4 International Trade Secret Protection
- TRIPS Agreement Provisions
- National Approaches to Trade Secret Protection
- Cross-Border Enforcement Challenges
06 Industrial Design and Other Forms of IP 5 topics
1 Industrial Design Protection
- Definition and Subject Matter
- Registration Requirements
- Rights and Enforcement
2 Geographical Indications
- Definition and Purpose
- Protection Systems
- International Framework
3 Plant Variety Protection
- Requirements for Protection
- Rights of Plant Breeders
- Farmers' Rights
4 Integrated Circuit Layout Designs
- Scope of Protection
- Registration Process
- Rights and Limitations
5 Database Protection
- Copyright Approach
- Sui Generis Protection
- International Perspectives
07 IP Licensing and Transactions 4 topics
1 Fundamentals of IP Licensing
- Types of Licenses
- Key License Terms
- Negotiation Strategies
2 IP Assignments and Transfers
- Assignment Requirements
- Due Diligence in IP Transactions
- Recording Requirements
3 Specialized Licensing Arrangements
- Technology Transfer Agreements
- Franchising
- Merchandising
- Open Source and Creative Commons
4 Cross-Border IP Transactions
- Territorial Considerations
- Currency and Payment Issues
- Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
08 IP Management and Commercialization 4 topics
1 IP Portfolio Management
- IP Audits and Valuation
- Strategic Decision Making
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
2 IP Commercialization Strategies
- Direct Exploitation
- Licensing Models
- Joint Ventures and Collaborations
3 IP and Business Models
- Startups and IP Strategy
- Corporate IP Management
- University Technology Transfer
4 IP Monetization
- IP-Backed Financing
- Royalty Monetization
- IP Holding Companies
09 IP Enforcement 5 topics
1 Civil Enforcement
- Litigation Procedures
- Preliminary Injunctions
- Damages and Other Remedies
2 Criminal Enforcement
- Criminal Offenses Related to IP
- Prosecution Process
- Penalties and Deterrence
3 Administrative Enforcement
- Customs Measures
- Regulatory Agencies
- Administrative Tribunals
4 Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Domain Name Dispute Resolution
5 Cross-Border Enforcement Issues
- Jurisdiction and Choice of Law
- Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
- International Cooperation
10 IP and Competition Law 5 topics
1 Intersection of IP and Competition Law
- Complementary and Conflicting Objectives
- Historical Development
- Analytical Frameworks
2 Anticompetitive Practices Involving IP
- Refusal to License
- Tying and Bundling
- Price Fixing and Market Allocation
- Patent Pooling and Cross-Licensing
3 IP Rights and Market Power
- Market Definition in IP-Intensive Industries
- Assessment of Market Power
- Essential Facilities Doctrine
4 Standard Setting and IP
- Standard Essential Patents
- FRAND Licensing Obligations
- Patent Ambush
5 Merger Control and IP
- IP-Based Merger Analysis
- Licensing Remedies
- Innovation Market Analysis
11 IP in Specific Industries 5 topics
1 IP in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Patent Protection for Drugs
- Regulatory Data Protection
- Access to Medicines
2 IP in the Entertainment Industry
- Film and Television
- Music
- Video Games
3 IP in the Fashion Industry
- Design Protection
- Trademark Issues
- Counterfeiting Challenges
4 IP in the Technology Sector
- Software Protection
- Semiconductor Chip Protection
- Artificial Intelligence and IP
5 IP in the Agricultural Sector
- Plant Variety Protection
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Traditional Knowledge
12 IP and Public Policy 5 topics
1 IP and Public Health
- Pharmaceutical Patents
- Compulsory Licensing
- TRIPS Flexibilities
2 IP and Environmental Protection
- Green Technology Transfer
- Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity
- Climate Change Technologies
3 IP and Development
- Technology Transfer to Developing Countries
- Capacity Building
- Special and Differential Treatment
4 IP and Human Rights
- Access to Knowledge
- Freedom of Expression
- Right to Health
5 IP and Cultural Heritage
- Traditional Cultural Expressions
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Repatriation of Cultural Property
13 IP in the Digital Environment 5 topics
1 Copyright in the Digital Age
- Online Piracy
- User-Generated Content
- Digital Exhaustion
2 Patents and Digital Innovation
- Software Patents
- Business Method Patents
- Internet of Things
3 Trademarks in the Digital Environment
- Domain Names
- Keywords and Search Engines
- Social Media Issues
4 Digital Enforcement Mechanisms
- Notice and Takedown Procedures
- Technological Protection Measures
- Geoblocking
5 Emerging Digital IP Issues
- Blockchain and IP
- 3D Printing
- Artificial Intelligence and IP Creation
14 IP and Employment 4 topics
1 Employee Inventions and Creations
- Ownership Rules
- Employment Contracts
- Compensation for Employee Inventions
2 Independent Contractors and IP
- Work-for-Hire Doctrine
- Assignment Provisions
- Default Rules
3 Non-Competition and Confidentiality
- Trade Secret Protection
- Non-Competition Agreements
- Non-Solicitation Agreements
4 Academic and Research Institutions
- University IP Policies
- Faculty and Student Rights
- Industry-Academia Collaboration
15 Future of Intellectual Property 4 topics
1 Technological Challenges
- Artificial Intelligence and IP Creation
- Blockchain and IP Management
- Big Data and IP Protection
2 Legal and Regulatory Trends
- Harmonization Efforts
- Reform Initiatives
- Alternative Protection Systems
3 Ethical Considerations
- Balancing Incentives and Access
- IP and Social Justice
- Intergenerational Equity
4 Emerging Models
- Open Innovation
- Collaborative IP
- Commons-Based Approaches
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