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Prof. Michael Rustad,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening. This proseminar is designed for LL.M students and J.D.
students of advanced standing. Lectures and clear explanations of the way that information
technology is protected in a globalized information-based economy. Lectures and class
discussions about globalization of intellectual property. This part of the course covers each
branch of intellectual property, and is primarily U.S. law in its orientation. IP is a field subject to
international treaties. Our focus will be on international norms evolving that situate IP in the
United States and around the world. You will learn to "speak the language" necessary to become
a global technology lawyers and leader. You will learn how information technology and
intellectual property law works in a business context—and how to communicate more effectively
with your clients. Emerging Issues in Law, Information Technology and Transnational Business
is a Perspective course, taught in a mixed lecture and problem solving format that emphasizes
class participation and discussion. This pro-seminar is designed for LL.M students and J.D.
students of advanced standing. Lectures and clear explanations of the way that information
technology is protected in a globalized information-based economy. The required texts include
materials for each week‘s topic on TWEN. Twenty-five percent of your grade will be based upon
class participation, class exercises, and take home assignments. Seventy-five percent of your
grade is based upon a scholarly paper. This is a required course for all International Exchange
students and all LL.M students. It is an elective for upper division J.D. students. Final Scholarly
Paper Required as Well as Short Thought Papers and Class Exercises
This seminar will present an overview of how the cross-border world economy impacts
intellectual property law, information technology, and e-business transactions. In today's global
economy, business lawyers increasingly encounter transnational intellectual and information
technology issues in their practice. Topics covered will include the globalization of intellectual
property, global copyright and trademark law, transnational privacy, e-commerce issues, the
licensing of software and content, the law of social networking sites, complex products liability
& environmental law, cybertort torts, employment issues with e-mail, the Internet, and the social
media consumer protection in an information society. Students must write a scholarly paper on a
topic approved by the professor Students will be required to write a minimum 25-30 page paper
(without footnotes or bibliography).
Enrollment is limited: 35
Elective Course
On List of Recommended Perspectives Courses
May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement
Final Paper Required
Employment Discrimination Law