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Biotech Patent Law Mr. Scott Pierce 2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This seminar will explore the application of Patent Law to Biotechnology, one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of Intellectual Property protection. Important case law decisions relating to Biotechnology will be studied and discussed. Topics which will be explored in regard to Biotechnology include: conception and reduction to practice of an invention; written description, enablement and best mode requirements; analysis of prior art; prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; patent infringement; doctrine of equivalents; collaborative research and development agreements; duty of disclosure; and interviewing an inventor.
Grading will be based upon weekly written assignments and class participation.

Prerequisite: Patent Law, which may be taken concurrently, or patent law experience

Enrollment is limited: 20

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Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

Meets Intellectual Property Concentration Requirements

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