LIP 802 (01) - Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer and Global Development

IP, Tech Transfer&Global Devlp

Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Intellectual Property (LAW)
Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2017 - Law (01/17/2017 - 04/28/2017)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 54732
With an open seminar format for discussion and exploration of emerging topics in the field of IP and global development, this course is open to all students, does not have a formal prerequisite, but students are expected to understand the fundamental principles of IP covered and conduct rigorous interdisciplinary research: as such, this course will contribute to the students' overall information literacy. Students are therefore expected to be diligent, professional, independent and responsible for their project deliverables. Topics to be covered in this course include, butr are not necessarily limited to, the WIPO Development Agenda, WTO TRIPs, International Technology Transfer and Access to medicines. Assigned readings will not e reviewed in class via recitation, but rather as a springboard for informed discussion and formulation of concepts which add to the knowledge base in this complex and rapidly evolving field of study. Specific, measurable, student learning outcomes include greater knowledge of the role of IP in economic development, skills in performing complex interdisciplinary research and values related to formulating policy and strategic options which foster equitable and sustainable application of IP to the development of emerging economies. Students will be graded on an S/U/O basis. Evaluation will be based on equal weighting of 1) Attendance and thoughtful participation, 2) Professional presentation of a project paper to the class, 3) Final project paper of approximately 25 pages. Project subjects will be determined during the initial several weeks of the course, in consultation with the professor. Class size: 12 students.
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/17/2017 4/28/2017 F 10:30am - 12:30pm UNHL 102