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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.276.2 sec. 1 - Antitrust & IP (Fall 2011)
Instructor: Samuel R. Miller (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 2
Meeting Time: M 6:25-8:15
Meeting Location: 170
Course Start: August 29, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49853
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.
Exam Notes: P
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
This course is cross-listed in the following categories:
Business Law
Litigation and Procedure
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