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851-0735-03L 2 Credits DS , NDS D-GESS

Workshop and Lecture Series on the Law and Economics of Intellectual Property

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Gérard Hertig, Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann, Prof. Dr. Stefan Bechtold
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:20

Abstract

This workshop and lecture series is a joint project by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. It provides an overview of current interdiscplinary research on intellectual property, innovation and antitrust policy. Legal, economics, and psychology scholars will give a lecture and/or present their current research. All speakers are internationally well-known experts from Europe and the U.S.

Objective

After the workshop and lecture series, participants should be acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches towards intellectual property, innovation and antitrust research. They should also have an overview of current topics of international research in these areas.

Content

The workshop and lecture series will present a mix of speakers who represent the wide range of current social science research methods applied to intellectual property, innovation and antitrust policy issues. In particular, theoretical models, empirical and experimental research as well as legal research methods will be represented.

Resources

Lecture Notes

To be discussed papers are posted in advance on the course's Web-page

Literature

William Landes / Richard Posner, The Economic Structure of Intellectual Property Law, 2003; Suzanne Scotchmer, Innovation and Incentives, 2004; Einer Elhauge / Damien Geradin, Global Competition Law and Economics, 2007; Dennis Carlton and Jeffrey Perloff, Modern Industrial Organization, 4th edition, 2004.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Participants must write a 2-page comment on one of the listed papers in addition to attending a minimum number of Lectures and Workshops.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Workshop and Lecture Series on the Law and Economics of Intellectual Property
Seminar beginnt am 30.9.08
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (CAB G 51)
  • Wed 16:15-18:00 (CAB G 56)
2 h weekly

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