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| DROI0224-1 | Patents (exercices included)
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 15h Pr. |
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| Holder(s) : | Geert Van Overwalle |
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| Substitute(s) : | Kristof Roox |
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| Language : | English language |
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| Course contents : | The objective of this course is to provide an in depth analysis of the European patent law system and to offer some practical training in patent claim drafting and patent prior art search. In addition, some topical aspects in current patent law will be highlighted.
During the first part of the seminar emphasis will be placed on the legal framework and case law of the European Patent Office. Particular attention will be drawn to patentable subject matter, patentability requierements, granting and appeal procedures, scope of protection and rights of patentees. References will be made to the regime in a selection of member states, the implications of the TRIPs Agreement and the United States patent framework.
Emphasis will also be placed on practical aspects of patenting. The structure of a patent, the patent classification system, patent databases and search methods, as well as patent claim drafting will be examined. Especially this practical part will require the active participation of attending students.
During the second part of the seminar attention will be drawn to some delicate issues in current patent law. The patent regime for biotechnological inventions will be examined from technical, legal and ethical perspective. The patentability of software and business methods will be studied as well. |
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| Prerequisites : | None |
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| Organization : | Mixture of lectures and master classes
Répétitions :
None |
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| Written notes : | Syllabus |
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| Assessment : | Oral examination with written preparation |
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| Contacts : | geertrui.vanoverwalle@law.kuleuven.ac.be |
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