Unit

School Of Law

Protecting IdeasWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200931.2

Discipline: LAW

Student Contribution Band: 4

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Incompatible Units
200637 - Intellectual Property

Prerequisite
200909 Enterprise Law OR 200184 Introduction to Business Law

About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction and overview of the legal principles of intellectual property law, and traces the development of this law in Australia. It is designed as an introductory survey subject. The modules consider the different forms of intellectual property including copyright (including moral rights and performers protection), designs, patents, plant breeders rights, trade mark law, passing-off and related actions, domain name law, confidentiality, and circuit layouts.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students enrolled in the online offering are required to have regular access to a computer with reliable internet.

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Courses

2786.2	Bachelor of Business	CONTINUING
2786.3	Bachelor of Business	CURRENT
6037.1	Diploma in Business/Bachelor of Business	CONTINUING
6037.2	Diploma in Business/Bachelor of Business	CONTINUING
6037.3	Diploma in Business/Bachelor of Business	CURRENT

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Specialisations

M2021.1

Business Regulation, Governance and Compliance

CURRENT

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