Schedule of Classes


276.2 sec. 1 - Antitrust & IP (Fall 2009)

Instructor: Samuel R. Miller  (view instructor's profile)
View all teaching evaluations for this course

Units: 2
Meeting Time: M 8:00-9:50
Meeting Location: D-21, Hearst Field Annex (HFA)
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49739

Main Section Enrollment:
Enrolled: 28
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 40
As of: 11/25 06:43 AM


This seminar will focus on the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law. We will examine current antitrust cases in high-technology fields, including computers, software, and pharmaceuticals. The course takes a practical approach to real issues currently being litigated, including- IP an an "essential facility"; tying and bundling of IP; antitrust issues arising from standard-setting in high-tech markets; market definition and mergers in high-tech markets; "reverse payment" settlements in the pharmaceutical industry; and the conduct of dominant firms. Students will be expected to write a legal brief on a topic of their choosing, based on the course materials.

A brief of sufficient length can satisfy the writing requirement.

This course may satisfy the Writing Requirement.

New - Submit Teaching Evaluations (enrolled students only)

Exam Notes: P
Special Notes: LE(24)
Course Category: Technology and Intellectual Property
Course Subcategories:
Litigation and Procedure

If you are the instructor, you may add a file like a syllabus or a first assignment to this page.

Books:
No books found for this course. Please always double check with your instructor.

Go to Course Search