Course Description:
In-depth examination of the protection afforded trademarks and trade dress under the federal Lanham Act and various state laws. Specific topics include eligible subject matter, use in commerce, the benefits and limits of federal registration, infringement, secondary liability, trademark dilution, domain names, abandonment, fair use, and other defenses. Students enrolled in this course may not also take LAW 535 Trademarks. Approved IP LL.M. course. Prerequisite : IP Survey (388)