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LW6196E - International and Comparative Law of Trade Marks and Patents

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Exclusive Courses:
LW4642 or LW5642
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
This course seeks to:
  • Examine the law of trade marks and patents in the Hong Kong SAR, including the Trade Marks Ordinance, the Patents Ordinance and relevant case law
  • Apply the law of trade marks and patents of Hong Kong to fact-based problems
  • Understand the trade mark and patent regime of Hong Kong from an international and comparative perspective
  • Discuss, at an introductory level, important developments in selected jurisdictions, such as the United States of America, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, the United Kingdom and the European Union (where appropriate)

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
LW6196E.pdf

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