Overview
The Intellectual Property course provides a thorough guide to the four fields of intellectual property law: trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, covering topics such as the duration of rights, protection from infringement, and new and international developments in each field. This program is on the forefront of Intellectual Property law, covering new and cutting-edge issues in the field, such as proposals for patent reform, the rise of patent trolls, copyright pre-registration, and Section 337 ITC investigations. The comprehensive overview of each field is complemented by sample agreements, checklists, and other practical guides throughout the book. You will investigate realistic case studies and trivia to engage students and provide real world insight into the field of intellectual property law. Intellectual Property also includes invaluable resources that students will refer to throughout their careers.
Curriculum & Course Details
Convenient go-at-your-own-pace online format. No trips to campus. Each of these programs are designed to fit the lives of busy working professionals. Every participant is assigned their own judge mentor/facilitator. As long as participants have an internet connection, this program can be taken from anywhere in the world.
- Go-at-your-own-pace format (access will be provided for 6 months).
- Each Paralegal Specialty Certificate Program includes 2 required courses, and 1 elective course: Choose between Legal Ethics or eDiscovery (participants will be provided the option to choose their pathway and elective after registration).
- The associated text offers students
- Easy-to-read chapters that provide outlines, learning objectives, short case summaries, marginal definitions of terms, marginal cross-references to the Rules of Evidence, review questions, hypotheticals and exercises to assist students with comprehension.
- Essential skills while focusing on the practical applications of the Federal Rules of Evidence and how the rules relate to paralegal practice.
- Chapters featuring marginal definitions, fact scenarios illustrating the concepts, and questions about specific facts for the students to consider.
- A variety of forms to help students understand processes and provide a ready reference.
- Registered participants will have access to:
- Online lecture notes
- Interactive exercises
- Chapter reviews
- Chapter analysis
- Mock exams
Who should enroll?
Successful participants in this program have achievement or experience in at least one of the following:
- Completed their Paralegal Certificate
- A degree in Paralegal Studies
- Substantive experience (at least four years) as a Paralegal
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explore the four fields of intellectual property law, trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets.
- Learn about duration of rights, protection from infringement, and new and international developments in each field.
- Discover new and cutting-edge issues in the field, such as proposals for patent reform, the rise of patent trolls, copyright pre-registration and Section 337 ITC investigations.
- Gain invaluable resources that you will refer to throughout your career, such as important research tools and ethical issues guidelines.
Advisor
Our advisors are here to support you every step of the way – whether you have questions about courses, need guidance on your learning path, or simply want to explore your goals.
