LAWS5150 Intellectual Property Law Notes

Description

Intellectual Property Law notes used in LAWS5150 at the University of Western Australia. Course focusses on the grounds of judicial review. Comprehensive notes encompassing all required readings on the topics outlined below. Topics Covered Copyright - Copyright subsistence - Originality, ownership, authorship - Literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works - Part IV Subject Matter - Copyright infringement - Defences to infringement - Moral Rights Passing Off - Tortious passing off - Statutory passing off under the Australian Consumer Law Trademarks - Requirements for registration - Grounds for refusal of registration - Opposition of trademark - Trademark infringement - Defences to infringement - Rectification of registration Patents - Requirements for registration - Rights of patent owners - Patent infringement - Defences to infringement Topics NOT Covered - Registered designs - Intellectual property theories