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277W sec. 001 - Patent Law (Spring 2025)

Instructor: Colleen Chien  (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Meeting:

MW 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM
Location: Law 170
From January 13, 2025
To April 29, 2025

Course Start: January 13, 2025
Course End: April 29, 2025
Class Number: 32397

Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 24
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 41
As of: 07/23 04:35 AM


The basics of US patent law: validity requirements, infringement analysis, and remedies. The emphasis is on comprehensive understanding of the acquisition and enforcement of patents, from both practical and pubic policy perspectives. In-depth coverage of the foundational cases as well as the most contemporary case law and legislation. This course is not limited to students who have a science or engineering degree; every effort is made to explain the subject of each case in straightforward terms.

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Exam Notes: (F) In-person Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 3 hours
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law

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Books:
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  • Patent Law: Cases, Problems, and Materials (2023 edition), DL: https://www.patentcasebook.org/
    Lisa Oullette and Jonathan Masur
    Edition: 2023
    e-Book: Yes
    e-Book procurement note: available for free download at https://www.patentcasebook.org/, also available for purchase on Amazon
    Price: To Be Determined

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