This course is a skills-development class directed at teaching the specialized legal writing and oral advocacy skills needed to bring appeals of intellectual property disputes before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Through a combination of weekly written assignments, preparation of a written appellate brief, and delivery of an oral argument, students will learn the advocacy skills needed to successfully appeal a patent, trademark or copyright dispute to the CAFC, which has exclusive jurisdiction over such appeals.Students who complete IP Appellate Practice take Advocacy for two credits. Grading: Letter graded. Credits: 3 Offered: Spring Categories: Experiential Subject Areas: Intellectual Property
