Areas covered include subject matter, utility, novelty and nonobviousness.
This course also covers patent infringement, damage award assessment and transfer of patent rights and trade secretes. Particular emphasis is placed on the conceptual foundation for the expansive nature of copyright protection. This course covers the private law of unfair competition. The course focuses on trademark acquisition, retention, transfer, registration and infringement. The course covers the Lanham Act, including Section 43 on unfair competition and dilution.