LAW 7815 - Patent Law & Practice

This course offers an in-depth exploration of patent law. The course covers standards for patentability, the patent application process, claim construction, infringement, defenses to infringement, and remedies for patent infringement. The course also includes discussion and practical exercises related to the practice of patent law. We will also touch upon the distinction between patent law and the law of trade secrets. Students are not required to have a technical background to take this course. This course is an approved elective for the Business Law certificate. This course will satisfy the Practice Oriented Writing Requirement. Letter grade. 3 credits