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Course Description

An overview of intellectual property law including patent, trademark, and copyright law is presented. Students learn the principles and laws in each of these disciplines and perform practical exercises to test and fine-tune their skills. Participants familiarize themselves with patent claims, the limits of copyright protection, and how to file a trademark application. Topics include:

  • Patent, trademark, and copyright law

  • Infringement issues

  • Disputes and remedies in intellectual property litigation

  • Trade secrets

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Define types of intellectual property

  • Explain the purpose and functions of trademarks and copyrights

  • Summarize the role of a paralegal in trademark selecting and searching

  • Recognize trademark and copyright infringements

  • Apply concepts to online filing on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website

  • Utilize Trade Mark Status and Document Retrieval service

  • Explore new developments in trademark and copyright law

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of Paralegal Studies or consent of program director

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Type
Online
Dates
Jun 21, 2027 to Sep 11, 2027
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $685.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors
  • Michael Caves

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

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Late Registration Notice: 
No late enrollment after the 7th day – 6/27/2027

Required Textbook(s):
An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law in Practice, First Edition
Author: Neal R. Bevan
Edition: 1st
ISBN 13: 9798894103259 (paperback)
ISBN 10: 9798894103266 (ebook)  
Publisher: Aspen Publishing

No refunds after 7/4/2027
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.