Summer 2016 Course Schedule

Intro to Intl IP II: WTO, TRIPS (LAW-795IN-001B)
Flynn, Taubman

Meets: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (TWTHF) - Yuma - Room Y403

Enrolled: 6 / Limit: 40

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5/31/16-6/3/16

Description

This course will feature in depth discussions of World Trade Organization panel and appellate body cases involving intellectual property disputes followed by in-class exercises applying the legal concepts to simulated disputes. The course will be co-taught by Antony Taubman, Director, Intellectual Property Division of the World Trade Organization, with responsibility for the WTO’s programs on intellectual property, competition policy and government procurement. This course is strongly recommended for participants in the Geneva, Switzerland course: IP in the Multilateral System. The final assignment in the Multilateral System course will assume knowledge of the cases covered in this course. GRADING AND EVALUATION: 50% In class exercises and participation 50% Final assignment

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First Class Readings

Students should complete the “Reading” column before class. The materials in the “Lecture” column will be covered in the first part of class by the professors. At the end of each class, we discuss the “Exercise” problem. Students should briefly review the exercise materials before class. “Further background and reading” is primarily intended for students exploring writing topics or more in depth material related to the topic.

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