Handbook

This course provides a practically-oriented overview of the legal regulation of Australian innovation. Its primary focus is on the role of intellectual property law - in particular, the laws of copyright, designs, patents, trade marks and related rights - in rewarding and protecting Australian innovations in function and in product appearance, both domestically and overseas. It also situates this discussion of legal regulation within a broader framework of government policy and innovation strategy. It will be of particular interest to those with an interest in the workings of the cultural, scientific and technology industries.

Main Topics

Regulation of copyright, trade marks, patents, designs and confidential information; role of law in innovation; innovation strategies.