course description

This seminar addresses selected areas of intellectual property law in which the Internet and new technologies have posed challenges to traditional legal doctrines and practices. It also explores the various legal, technological and business solutions that seek to accommodate the needs and interests of intellectual property rights holders, technology developers and internet users.

Each student is required to make a presentation to the seminar and write a research paper on a topic approved by the instructor. The research paper should constitute original research and be at least 20 pages (including footnotes).

The paper may be used to satisfy the Advanced Writing Requirement. No prerequisites are required.