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At a Glance
- Instructor(s): Jeff Ward, Bryan McGann, Seth Watkins
- Semester(s) typically taught: Spring
- Last taught: Spring 2022
- Units: 3.0
- Grading scale: Graded (A-F)
- Required or elective for MEM degree? Required
- If elective, applicable elective track(s): n/a
- Pre-requisites: Enrollment in the MEM Program
- Recommended previous courses: n/a
Course Description/Synopsis (from DukeHub)
Basic principles of intellectual property law, especially patent law but including trademark and copyright law, together with an overview of business law and the formation of new technical enterprises. Consideration of regulatory law, contract law, and product liability. Licensing and the use of the patent database in technological development.
Course Syllabus (Previous)
EGRMGMT 520.01 Syllabus, Spring 2020
A Word From the Faculty/TA
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Student Testimonials (from Course Evaluations)
- “Intellectual property, Business Law and Entrepreneurship was a course I didn’t know I needed but actually did. As an aspiring entrepreneur, I took away a lot of relevant knowledge about patents, mitigating risks and types of companies. This course was especially helpful in the sense that the course contents were curated in such a way that no amount of reading about the same matter in books/articles would have given a similar level of understanding of the concepts.”
- “Professor Ward did a great job of explaining and breaking down very complicated law principles. He was very kind, approachable, and made the course engaging and fun.”
- “Professor McGann was a great instructor that gave us a lot of insight on his own experiences as an entrepreneur. He gave great advice and I learned a lot from his section of the course.”
- “Professor Watkins is an excellent instructor. He used creative ways of ensuring the class understood complicated principles of IP law. I looked forward to his class every week. He was also very approachable and willing to help us not only in the course but in our future endeavors.”
