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International Patent Law & Policy
Last Updated Date:   9 June 2009


4 Credits,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This module will provide an introduction to the key international agreements relating to patents, such as the Paris Convention, Patent Cooperation Treaty, and TRIPS Agreement. It also will compare facets of national and regional patent systems such as those in the US, EU, China, and Japan. In addition, topics such as the patenting of controversial biotech inventions, software and business method patents, and patents and access to essential medicines will also be discussed.

Course Convenor: Visiting Prof Margo Bagley

Co-teacher(s): NA

Module Codes: LL4135 / LL5135 / LL6135

Contact Hours: 9 session over 3 weeks: Three, 3hrs continuous weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive course: [12 - 28 Aug]

Mode of Assessment: 100% Take Home Exam [Release: Fri, 2 Oct 09 (4pm); Due: Mon 5 Oct 09 (10am)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.

Examination Date: 100% Continuous Assessment

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