294.19 sec. 001 - Computer Law (Fall 2025)
Instructor: Lothar Determann (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
Th 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 10
From August 21, 2025
To October 16, 2025
Course End: October 16, 2025
Class Number: 32361
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 35
As of: 04/05 07:13 AM
Based on a case study focused on generative artificial intelligence (AI), this course explores laws, industry practices, and policy considerations relating to the development, protection, and commercialization of software, computers, and information technology services. The primary focus will be on intellectual property law, but we will also cover contracts, antitrust, international and commercial issues, as well as different technology and business models, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and open source licensing. We will cover data as an asset, but not information privacy or data protection law topics.
The course is interactive, focused on practical problem-solving, exercises, and quizzes. Optionally, it will offer discussion and research opportunities concerning AI development and safety.
This course will have 7 class meetings. To allow for a makeup class because of unforeseen circumstances this course has two automatic make-up classes scheduled for the 8th and 9th week. Students must be able to attend all 9 scheduled meetings to earn credit.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
Exam Notes: (None) Series of papers or assignments throughout the semester
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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