LAWS 925 Trademark Law
Course covers trademark and unfair competition law. The requirements for establishing trademark rights, through both use and registration, are covered. The course also discusses various types of violations of trademark rights, including infringement, dilution, and cybersquatting. Defenses such as laches, functionality, fair use, and parody are also included. Some international trademark issues, such as the importation of counterfeit goods, may be included. Intellectual Property Law is a prerequisite for this class.