If my office hours are inconvenient for you, please contact me to make an appointment that will fit both of our schedules. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the field of patent law. This course extensively covers the current state of the patent law in the United States, with comparisons made regarding the laws of other jurisdictions around the world. This course covers the most important aspects of patent law including patent eligibility, utility, novelty, nonobviousness, claim drafting, enablement, written description, infringement, inequitable conduct, international prosecution, reexamination and reissue. In addition to the final examination grade, class participation may be taken into account.
Attendance is taken into account when determining whether class participation is adequate.
Failure to attend regularly will be considered delinquent class participation. Every student is expected to have finished the assignment for every class. I will call on students during class to answer questions regarding the cases and problems assigned. Students will be called on in alphabetical order. Every student is allowed one pass day.