The premise of this course is that the articulation, restatement, and development of indigenous intellectual property law must derive from indigenous legal orders as an integral part of the societal governance. Given this, tangible and intangible intellectual property concerns will be identified as Indigenous legal issues and approached as legal problems within specific indigenous legal orders. The course will explore legal control and governance by indigenous peoples over indigenous knowledge with a focus on cultural, societal/economic, and artistic purposes, rather than patents and trademarks.
A full course refund will only be provided if you withdraw from a course prior to the course start date. For courses with more than one class, a refund, less a minimum $15 administrative fee, may be issued if you withdraw prior to the second class.
The $100 application fee for the Professional Specialization Certificate in Intellectual and Cultural Property Law is non-refundable, except in cases where applicants are deemed inadmissible or ineligible.
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