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科目名 Intellectual Property 
担当教員 Weaver, Diana
授業の目的、または到達目標 To understand 1) what intellectual property (IP) is; 2) how IP rights are obtained, enforced and transferred, both nationally and internationally; and 3) why IP rights have both positive and negative impacts on society.
Learning Goals:
*can understand & discuss IP rights in Japan
*can identify & discuss international IP issues, treaties & organizations
*can understand & write simple IP transfer documents
*can discuss how IP policies impact different peoples
授業の概要 We will begin with an introduction to the historical & philosophical bases for intellectual property.

The different IP categories recognized in Japan will be considered, including copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, protection from unfair competition, patents, utility models and design rights. Comparisons will sometimes be made to intellectual property cases from other countries.

The international scope of intellectual property rights will be explored through the various treaties and international organizations to which Japan is a party.
授業の形態 Lectures and discussions
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction – historical & philosophical background
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. During the next few weeks, you will choose a research or essay topic, and work on an essay to be submitted at the end of the course.
2
  • Introduction to categories of intellectual property available in Japan
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics.
3
  • Trademarks & Design Rights. Business Reputation & Unfair Competition. (1)
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics.
4
  • Trademarks & Design Rights. Business Reputation & Unfair Competition. (2)
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. Prepare for quiz.
5
  • Transferring intellectual property rights.
  • Read assigned materials. Work on draft transfer license.
6
  • Copyright in Japan: Cultural Property & Computer Software.
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics.
7
  • Copyright & Copyleft. International Agreements
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics.
8
  • Copyright – Case Discussions
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. Prepare for quiz.
9
  • Patents in Japan
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics.
10
  • Patents – international agreements
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. Turn in outline for essay.
11
  • Patents – case discussions
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. Prepare for quiz.
12
  • Utility Models in Japan & International Agreements
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics.
13
  • Utility Models –Special Problems
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. Turn in rough draft of essay.
14
  • Trade Secrets
  • Read assigned materials, including discussion topics. Prepare for quiz.
15
  • Tying it all together
  • Final essay due.
準備学習 Students are expected to read the materials distributed to them before each class and to be prepared to discuss the questions or topics indicated in each section of the materials. Four quizzes will be given, one approximately every 3-4 weeks. During class, students will study an intellectual property transfer agreement and draft a simple license based on that model. Students will select a topic of interest during the course and write an essay on that topic (A4 size, double space, approximately 10 pages/4000 words).
教科書 No textbook. Materials provided by professor.
参考文献 A list of reference works and internet links will be provided at the beginning of the course.
成績評価方法・基準 Class participation and discussions – 35%; quizzes – 40%; draft license – 5%; essay – 20%
関連リンク Useful internet links will be provided at the beginning of the course.
備考 A detailed syllabus will be provided at the beginning of the course.

時間割

担当教員 開講学期 開講曜日 開講時限 履修クラス 単位数
Weaver, Diana 秋学期 月曜日 ２時限 a1 3
Weaver, Diana 秋学期 火曜日 ３時限 a1 3