Copyright and Trademark Litigation: TRO to the Supreme Court
Fall term, Block D
Th 9:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Ms. Dale Cendali
2 classroom credits LAW-47292A
2, 3, or 4 optional clinical credits Fall LAW-47292C
The class will analyze the practical and policy issues involved with copyright and trademark litigation from the beginning of a case where emergency injunctive relief might be sought, to its potential end at the U.S. Supreme Court. Substantive areas of copyright and trademark law will include fair use, nominative fair use, dilution, the role of the First Amendment, the theory behind injunctive relief, the nature of irreparable injury, trademarks as a form of property right and the special nature of Supreme Court litigation. Real-life cases the instructor has litigated will be use to illustrate points.
While no prior courses in IP are necessary as the course will provide any necessary foundation, students with an interest/background in IP will best be able to appreciate the course.
Students who would like to participate in the optional clinical must enroll through clinical registration. Clinical placements are with the Cyberlaw clinic at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Please refer to the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs website (http://www.law.harvard.edu/academics/clinical) for clinical registration dates, add/drop deadlines, and other clinical information.