This course focuses on the theory, basic workings, and uses of 
intellectual property in the modern business place. Upon 
completion of the course, students will be able to understand 
and explain the fundamentals, uses, and enforcement implications 
of intellectual property in today’s economy and society. 
Students will be able to apply these principles appropriately as 
business people.

1.	Introduction to Intellectual Property Theory/Law and a 
        General Review of Legal System 
2.	Trade Secrets
        a. Creation of a trade secret
        b. Scope of protection and requirements to continue 
           ownership
        c. Misappropriation
        d. Employee/employer issues
3.	Patents 
        a. Process to obtain a patent
        b. Patentable subject matter
        c. Novelty and non-obviousness requirements
        d. Infringement and litigation
        e. Exhaustion of patent rights
        f. Design patents (as opposed to utility patents)
        g. Employee/employer issues
4.	Copyrights
        a. Securing protection and registration
        b. Protectible subject matter
        c. Ownership and works made for hire
        d. First sale and fair use doctrines
        e. Infringement and litigation
5.	Trademarks
        a. Trademark protection/registration under state and 
           federal systems
        b. Infringement
        c. Cybersquatting and online issues
        d. Comparative advertisement and fair use
        e. Transfer of trademark rights
6.	International Aspects of Intellectual Property
        a. Treaties associated with intellectual property
        b. National limitations of intellectual property   
           rights