CTM 400 - Intellectual Property Protection

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Contract Management (Ps)

Description:

In the 20th century our nation's economy evolved from being manufacturing based to service based. The 21st century is seeing it adapt again to one based on information and knowledge. For many companies intellectual property has become their most critical asset, one which must be protected from domestic and foreign competitors. This course will examine ways to protect company property and gain a competitive advantage, with emphasis on obtaining, maintaining and enforcing intellectual property rights under United States and foreign law. Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, protection of computer software and biotechnology, and international protection will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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