COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Patent Litigation Seminar
Mr. Philip C. Swain
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

This course will overview procedural and substantive aspects unique to U.S. patent infringement litigation. Simulations will begin with initial fact investigation and proceed through drafting the complaint, discovery (written and depositions), pre-trial dispositive motions, and trial. Simulations will also explore aspects of litigation having a unique "flavor" in the patent context, including notifications of infringement; assertions of attorney-client privilege and attorney work product; preparation of infringement, and validity opinion letters.

Prerequisite: Civil Procedure, Evidence, Patent Law   Enrollment is limited: 20   Elective Course   Meets Skills Menu Requirement   Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements   Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements   Meets Intellectual Property Concentration Requirements   LLM Course

<<Course Updated: July 30, 2010>>

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