Class lectures, required readings, computer tutors and written exercises are designed to develop practical, essential skills of lawyering. Students learn how to use a law library, apply court opinions and statutes, cite legal authorities, and write legal memoranda and client letters. Also covers such topics as private and public regulation of advertising, antitrust, and rights of privacy and publicity. Students each present several intellectual property cases to the class which then engages in an in-depth discussion of the issues. The subject matter includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition and related subjects.
Discussions are far-reaching.
Includes a mock negotiation project. The primary focus is on obtaining, maintaining and enforcing legal protection for commercial goodwill. Related laws are also considered. All rights reserved. Last modified August 14, 1997.