LAW5339 Technology contracts and licensing law
Faculty of Law
LAW5339 Technology contracts and licensing law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Overview
This unit examines the particular legal issues and problems that arise with respect to the preparation and negotiation of contracts dealing with the licensing of technology and intellectual property. It will provide an overview of the basics of contract law. Students will then consider the specific legal principles that apply to the licensing of various forms of intellectual property.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5339.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of licensing and other technology contracts with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice; o Key provisions to be included in licensing contracts; o Risk management, dispute resolution and implications of different commercialization structures; and o Effective negotiation tactics.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to technology contracts and licensing law;
- 3
Conduct research into technology contracts and licensing law based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to technology contracts and licensing law.
Workload and teaching
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Where it fits
LAW5339 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr John Hull
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5339?
LAW5339 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5339 offered?
LAW5339 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Which majors and minors include LAW5339?
LAW5339 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Technology and innovation; and Transnational economic regulation.