Special emphasis is placed on the skills necessary for a paralegal to possess to work in the area. Study includes estates passing by will and intestate succession. Study of applicable state and federal tax laws. Emphasis placed on drafting documents. Covers the legal principles and rules regarding the law of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
Intellectual property is one of the fastest growing areas of law practice.
Emphasis on analysis of the law and familiarity with terminology specific to consumer protection areas. Offered to enhance established program curriculum as well as provide continuing legal education to paralegals. Review of major cases which balance individual and governmental rights. Statutory remedies that enhance individual rights. One credit earned per 30 working hours.