INFOSYS 237
Intellectual Property
Professor Samuelson

SYLLABUS

Note: All readings are from the course reader, which is available at Ned's Bookstore.

January 18

Introduction

• No Readings
  

PART I: TRADE SECRECY LAW

January 20

Computer Software as a Trade Secret

• Course Reader, 2-1 to 2-36

January 25

Reverse Engineering as a Means to Acquire Software Trade Secrets

• Course Reader, 2-36 to 2-70

PART II: COPYRIGHT LAW

January 27

Overview on Copyright Protection for Computer Programs

• Course Reader, 3-1 to 3-22 + Manifesto ex.
  

February 1

Protection fo Screen Displays

• Course Reader, 3-101 to 3-124

February 3

User Interface Designs

• Course Reader, 3-124 to 3-136 + Appendix to HTLJ

February 8

Whelan Test for Infringement

• Course Reader, 3-23 to 3-44

February 10

Altai Test for Infringement

• Course Reader, 3-44 to 3-71

February 15

Lotus v. Borland Infringement Analysis

• Course Reader, 3-72 to 3-100

February 17

Decompiling Programs for Reverse Engineering Puporses

• Course Reader, 3-184 to 3-210

February 22

Derivative Work Issues

• Course Reader, 3-152 to 3-172

February 24

More on Derivative Works; What Constitutes a Copy

• Course Reader, 3-172 to 3-182; 3-137 to 3-151

III. PATENT AND TRADEMARK PROTECTION

February 29

Are Algorithms Patentable Subject Matter?

• Course Reader, 4-1 to 4-28

March 2

Program-Related Claims: Diehr and Beyond

• Course Reader, 4-28 to 4-69

March 7

Business Method Patents

• Course Reader, 4-70 to 4-95

March 9

Novelty and Nonobviousness Standards

• Course Reader, 4-103 to 4-124

March 14

Best Mode and Infringement Issues

• Course Reader, 4-130 to 4-159

March 16

Trademark Issues

• Course Reader, 5-1 to 5-32

IV. LICENSING

March 21

License vs. Sale Transactions

• Course Reader, 7-1 to 7-28

March 23

Implications of License vs. Sale

• Course Reader, 7-29 to 7-45

April 4

Are Shrinkwrap Licenses Enforceable Contracts?

• Course Reader, 7-46 to 7-71

April 6

Contract Formation Under UCITA

• Course Reader, 7-71 to 7-92

April 11

Self-Help and Warranty Issues

• Course Reader, 7-93 to 7-109

April 13

Contract-Intellectual Property Boundary

• Course Reader, 7-110 to 7-138

V. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN CYBERSPACE

April 18

Trademark/ Domain Name Disputes: Cybersquatting

• Course Reader, 11-1 to 11-31

April 20

Cybersquatting for Non-commercial Purposes

• Course Reader, 11-31 to 11-51

April 25

Uses of Trademarks in Metatags

• Course Reader, 11-52 to 11-84

April 27

Copyright Infringement in Cyberspace

• Course Reader, 11-85 to 11-104; 11-159 to 11-168

May 2

Vicarious Liability: Online Service Providers

• Course Reader, 11-105 to 11-129

May 4

Copyright and Technical Protection Systems

• Course Reader, 11-129 to 11-158

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