LAW366

Patent Law

A study of the principles and practical implications of patent protection in Canada. Discussions include the fundamental concepts of patentability, validity, infringement and commercial exploitation of patentable technology, ultimately leading to a focus on the Canadian patent growth area of pharmaceutical and biotechnological product and process protection. There is also a brief comparative view of the United States' and Japanese systems in contrast to the Canadian patent system.

Lecture: 2h

Lab: 0h

Tutorial: 0h

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