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1 Ub ~{~ Document N: Course and Program Development: IMPACT AND APPROVAL SIGNATURES See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures ( for instructions. SCHOOL: SLAW OMSB OCA5 o CPA CONTACT NAME: \laurie Beth Harow I PHONE: \x4457 ~ ~ DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: ISchool of law IDATE PREPARED: 13/21/14 I!\ ~t ii'iiifl\ai1zti PROPOSED SEMESTER OF IMPLEMENTATION: o fall YEAR: I TYPE OF ACTION: add (new) o deactivate o modify o other LEVEL OF ACTION: o noncredit o undergraduate graduate o other ACTION BEING REQUESTED (select one category, either Course Actions or Program Actions): o COURSE ACTIONS o PROGRAM ACTIONS Original Subject Code/Course Number: ILAW 535 Original Course Title: The Rights of Authors and Inventors: Comparative International Perspectives Original Program Title: Select one or multiple actions from one ofthe fists belaw (review the list gf necessary documents and signatures); ADDmONAL DOCUMENTATION (check all appropriate boxes of documents included; review the list ofnecessarv documents): tj summary proposal (0) UJ course definition document (P) tj full five-page MHEC proposal (0) tj financial tables (MHEC) (R) tj other documents as may be required by MHEC/U5M (5) tj other (T) Summer

2 IMPACT REVIEW (review the list ofnecessary signatures); Q impact statement attached b.ots Qnoimpact Q impact statement attached c. University Relations Qnoimpact Q Impact statement attached d. Admissions Qnoimpact Q impact statement attached e. Records Qnoimpact Q impact statement attached APPROVAL SEQUENCE (review the list ofnecessary signatures): Approval level Signature Date A. Department/Division (Chair) B. General Education (for No.7, 8) n - C. Final Faculty Review Body Within Each ~. n, (J. VJ () JA J. '1 II I School (Chair) \. (J I ~'()'JJ;(Y~A AlVV'--V(,o/"-' ~, 2~\ILJ O.Dean I7l/[ ~ S-S(-/~ E. University Faculty Senate (Chair) F. University Council (Chair)l L'\ G. Provost and Senior Vice President for /!. A A Academic Affairs ~./ ~ '1- '2 -I.. H. President I. Board of Regents (notification only) J. Board of Regents (approval) K. MHEC (notification only) L. MHEC (approval) M. Middle States Association notification Re~uired only if the University's mission Is changed by the action..- -' 1 University Council review (for recommendation to the president or back to the provost) shall be limited to curricular or academic policy issues that may potentially affect the University's mission and strategic planning, or have a significant impact on the generation or allocation of its financial resources. Summer

3 ub Document 0: Course and Program Development: SUMMARY PROPOSAL See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures ( for instructions. SCHOOL: (!)LAW OMSB o CAS OCPA CONTACT NAME: llaurie Beth Harow I PHONE:IL...;x44..;...;;;;;.57~ ---I DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: ISchool of Law IDATE PREPARED: 13/21/14 PROPOSED SEMESTER OF IMPLEMENTATION: 0 fall 0 spring YEAR: ACTION BEING REQUESTED (select one category, either Course Actions or Program Actions): o COURSE ACTIONS o PROGRAM ACTIONS Original Subject Code/Course Number: Original Program Title: ILAW 535 Original Course rltle: The Rights of Authors and Inventors: Comparative International Perspectives Select one or multiple actions from one of the lists below (review the list ofnecessary documents and signatures): 3. Course Credits 4. Course Number 5. Course Level 6. Pre- and Co-Requisite 7. Course Descri tion -I 8. New Course 9. Deactivate Course 22. Other._..._-_..._- i i 10. Program Requirements 11a. Undergraduate Specialization (Fewer than 24 credits) 11b. Master's Specialization (Fewer than 12 credits) 11c. Doctoral Specialization (Fewer than 18 credits) 12. Minor (add or delete) 13. Closed Site Program 14. Program Suspension 15. Program Reactivation 168. Certificate Program lug/g) exclusively within existing degree program 16b. Certificate Program lug/g) outside of or across degree programs (12 or more credits) 17. Off-Campus Delivery of Existing Programs 18a. Undergraduate Concentration (24 credits or more) 18b. Master's Concentration (12 credits or more) 18c. Doctoral Concentration (18 credits or more) 19. Program Title Challge 20. Program Termination 21. New Degree Program 22. Other For changes to existing courses: OLD TITLE,Modern Condominium Law (Inactive Course in PeSo) SUBJECT CODE/COURSE NO.' LAW 535 ) CREDITS 11_...1 NEW TITLE IThe Rights of Authors and Inventors: Comparative International SUBJECT CODE/COURSE NO. ILAW 535 ICREDITS L-13_...J Perspectives Summer

4 DESCRIBE THE REQUESTED COURSE/PROGRAM ACTION (additional pages may be attached if necessary): Course for summer 2014 curriculum study abroad at Aberdeen. The Rights of Authors and Inventors: Comparative and International Perspectives (3 Credits) [Aberdeen] Dr. Abbe Brown, Dr Patrick Masiyakurim, and Prof. William Hubbard In nearly every developed country in the world, copyright law protects the original works of authors, and patent law protects the discoveries of inventors. International treaties have harmonized many aspects of copyright and patent law among countries, but substantial differences between legal regimes remain. This Course will explore these similarities and differences. The Course will begin by examining the policy goals that underlie copyright law and patent law. Building from this foundation, the Course will explore copyright and patent law from a comparative perspective by contrasting the laws of the United States and the United Kingdom. The course will also address efforts to harmonize copyright and patent laws among countries through treaties like the Berne Convention and The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). No prior coursework in copyright law or patent law is required. SET FORTH THE RATIONALE FOR THIS PROPOSAL: Course is being offered in study abroad program for SUmmer Summer

5 .:- Ub DOCUMENT P: COURSE DEFINITION See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures ( for instructions. 1. DATE PREPARED 3/21/ PREPARED BY laurie Harow & Will Hubbard 3. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION School of law 4. COURSE NUMBER(S) with SUBJECT CODE(S) LAW 535 S. COURSE TITLE The Rights of Authors and Inventors: Comparative and International Perspectives 6. CREDIT HOURS 3 7. CATALOG DESCRIP110N In nearly every developed country in the world, copyright law protects the original works of authors, and patent law protects the discoveries of inventors. International treaties have harmonized many aspects of copyright and patent law among countries, but substantial differences between legal regimes remain. This Course will explore these similarities and differences. The Course will begin by examining the policy goals that underlie copyright law and patent law. Building from this foundation, the Course will explore copyright and patent law from a comparative perspective by contrasting the laws of the United States and the United Kingdom. The course will also address efforts to harmonize copyright and patent laws among countries through treaties like the Berne Convention and The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). No prior coursework in copyright law or patent law is required. 8. PREREQUISITES None 9. COURSE PURPOSE (how the course is to be used in the curriculum; e.g., required for the major, elective, etc.) Elective. 10. GENERAL EDUCATION AREA (if applicable; e.g., social sciences, humanities, mathematics, etc.) n/a Summer 2010

6 11. COURSE TYPE/COMPONENT (clinical, continuance, discussion, field studies, independent study, laboratory, lecture, practicum, research, seminar, supervision, thesis research, tutorial or workshop; this must match PeopleSoft 9.0 coding, 50 check with your dean's office if you are unsure of the correct entry) lecture 12. FACULTV QUAUFIED TO TEACH COURSE Dr. Abbe Brown, Dr Patrick Masiyakurim, and Prof. William Hubbard 13. CONTENT OUTUNE The topics covered in this course include an introduction to the policy goals that motivate copyright and patent law; differences in the patent and copyright laws of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the member states to the European Patent Convention; and the harmonization of patent and copyright law through international treaties, including the Berne Convention and the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. 14. LEARNING GOALS Students will gain a comparative perspective on patent and copyright law by contrasting the laws of United States with those of the United Kingdom and Europe. Students will also gain an international perspective on patent and copyright law by learning about efforts to harmonize legal regimes through International treaties. Students will also improve general legal skills, including argumentation skills, statutory analysis, and case law analysis. 15. ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES Final Exam (essay and/or multiple choice); Class Participation 16. SUGGESTED TEXT(S) and MATERIALS (e.g. textbooks, equipment, software, etc., that students must purchase) Materials will be prepared and provided by instructors. 17. SPECIAL GRADING OPTIONS (if applicable) n/a 18. SUGGESTED CLASS SIZE 19. LAB FEES (if applicable) n/a Summer 2010