LAWS 4414 Trademark and Unfair Competition Law
In this course, students will undertake an in-depth study of trademark law. This course will examine the doctrine, theory, practice and procedure concerning intellectual property rights in corporate names, symbols, logos, and identity. In particular, students will be introduced to trademark creation, registration, protection, licensing, and litigation. There will be a final examination.
Course overview
- Department
- Law
- School
- LAW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.50 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.76 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Joseph Liu | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 9 |
| Spring 2025 | Joseph Liu | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 23 |
| Spring 2024 | Alfred Yen | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 31 of 31 |
| Spring 2023 | Joseph Liu | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 45 of 53 |
| Fall 2021 | Alfred Yen | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 25 |