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Syllabus Patents Mock Trial - 62990
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Last update 22-09-2019
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: Law

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Jacqueline Bracha

Coordinator Email: jacquelineb@justice.gov.il

Coordinator Office Hours:

Teaching Staff:
Jacqueline Bracha

Course/Module description:
During the course the students will learn about the legal proceedings conducted by the Commissioner of Patents. The sudents will be divided into two opposing groups, each one representing a party in a Patent Opposition case

Course/Module aims:
The course aims to provide the students with a good understanding of Patent Law and the specific legal proceedings using practical tools.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
On completion of the course the students will have a basic knowledge of:
the main interests underlying Patent Law`
be able to analyze a patent application;
write a pleading;
cross examine an expert witness;
present arguements.

Attendance requirements(%):
100

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Lectures, group work, participation in a trial at the Israel Patent Office

Course/Module Content:
General presenation (ILPO, aims of patent law, patent examination procedure)
Oppositions;
Preparation for participation in a real trial at ILPO;
Participation and analysis of the trial,
preparing the mock trial
mock trial


Required Reading:
• חוק הפטנטים, תשכ"ז-1967
• תקנות הפטנטים (נוהלי הרשות, סדרי דין, מסמכים ואגרות), תשכ"ח-1968
• ע"א 665/84 סאנופי נ' אוניפארם בע"מ, פ"ד מא (4) 729
• ע"א 345/87 Hughes Aircraft Company נ' מדינת ישראל ואח', פ"ד מד (4) 45
• ע"א 244/72 פלנטקס בע"מ נ' The Wellcome Foundation., פ"ד כז (2) 29
• ת.א (נצ') 14/92 פלסאון מפעלי מעגן מיכאל בע"מ ואח' נ' פריינט ואח' דינים מחוזי, כרך לב (1) 843
• ע"א 804/89 לנפלסט (1974) בע"מ ואח' נ' (לייזר) ברקמן ואח', פ"ד מו (2) 295 (11.3.92
• התנגדות לבקשת פטנט 140665 טבע ואוניפארם נ' נוברטיס (פורסמה באתר רשות הפטנטים, 29.9.2016).
• ת.א. (מרכז) 33666-07-11 אוניפארם בע"מ נ' Sanofi (פורסם בנבו, 8.10.2015).
• חומרי קריאה הנוגעים לדיון בו יצפו הסטודנטים.
• חומרי קריאה הנוגעים להליך מושא המשפט המבוים.

Additional Reading Material:

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 10 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 20 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 70 %
Mock Trial

Additional information:
7 lessons, 4 hours each at the end of the spring semester.
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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