The Berne Convention and moral rights are also discussed. Explores the law and business aspects of franchise relationships, incuding federal and state regulations as well as global expansion of new businesses. As we enter the Information Age, we increasingly witness a legal system trying to adjust and accommodate the changing realities of life in modern society, trying to strike a balance among conflicting and competing interests and concerns. Will examine, for example, the protection of privacy on the information superhighway along with liability for negligently providing misinformation and copyright issues. Advanced topics include US export control laws, international transfer of technology practice, US antitrust law in international patent and know-how licensing, as well as an overview of interference and chemical practice with emphasis on practical corporate aspects.
Students prepare a brief and argue before panels of three outside attorneys or judges.
The course is intended to focus on the practical aspects of planning and executing a litigation plan that will optimize client business objectives while properly understanding litigation to be a part of, and often a minor component of, successful lawyering. The course is taught as a series of case studies. Understanding remedies, process, valuation, and negotiation are emphasized. Actual trial skills are not reviewed or practiced. The primary objective is to generate writing sameples and publishable papers.