Intellectual Property Law and Sustainable Innovation

Objectives

Intellectual property (IP) is a key notion in determining the development of our societies. Questions like “who owns what?” and “who can uses what?” are pivotal in today’s technological and social progress, especially when they refer to information, medicines, education, business know-how, culture, among others. The course introduces students to the interplay between IP law and sustainability, focusing on the role played by the former in shaping, rewarding, incentivizing, and regulating innovation in a green, fair, and inclusive sense. It aims at making students familiar with current legal, policy, and doctrinal discussions on the role and future of IP laws.