Introduction to intellectual property
Introduction to the law of copyright
The subject matter of copyright : basic requirements
The subject matter of copyright : specific categories of protectable works
Publication and formalities
Ownership and transfer of copyright interests
The exclusive rights of a copyright holder
Duration of copyright interests and termination of transfers
Copyright infringement
The fair use defense
State remedies analogous to copyright and federal preemption
Copyright in the international perspective
Introduction to the law of patents
Patent eligibility
Utility
Novelty
Nonobviousness
The patent instrument
Patent prosecution
Patent infringement
Equitable defense to patent infringement
Remedies for patent infringement
Patent law in international perspective
Trade secret law
Introduction to the law of trademarks
Acquiring trademark rights
The distinctiveness requirement and issues of trademark validity
Protection for trade dress and other unconventional trademarks
Trademark infringement, counterfeiting and false advertising
Trademark dilution
Fair use, other affirmative defenses and remedies
Trademark assignments and licensing
Trademarks on the Internet
International aspects of trademark protection
Appendix : Researching the law of intellectual property.