LAW 286, 3 units. This course provides
an introduction to essentially all substantive aspects of patent
law, including the legal doctrines, public policies, and
intellectual theories that inform the practices of patent
prosecution, counseling, and litigation. You will initially develop
an understanding of the form and substance of the patent instrument,
with particular attention to the claims that define the substantive
scope of the patent grant. You will then study the statutory
requirements for obtaining a patent grant, including utility,
novelty, non-obviousness, and adequacy of disclosure. Finally, you
will examine the law governing patent infringement, including
literal infringement and infringement under the doctrine of
equivalents, as well as the applicable defenses and remedies. No
prior technical background or knowledge is required or expected, but
students should be comfortable with expository readings in science
and technology.
Fall 2024 syllabus
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