321.01 The Law and Policy of Innovation: the Life Sciences
This course addresses the key legal and policy regimes that shape the introduction of new products, processes, and services in the life science industries. Innovation in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health care delivery is central to the heavily regulated life sciences sector, and the sector therefore provides valuable insights into the intersection of law and regulatory policy with scientific innovation. In particular, this course will focus on how intellectual property law, FDA law, product liability regimes, and antitrust law shape life sciences innovation. Evaluation will be based on class participation and a final exam.
Spring 2026
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
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| 321.01 |
3
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Final Exam
Class participation
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Arti K. Rai | ||
| Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/75061 | |||||
| Course | |
| Degree Requirements |
JD elective
LLM-LE (JD) elective
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
IntlLLM Business Cert
IntllLLM IP Cert
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| Course Areas of Practice |
Administrative and Regulatory Law
Business and Corporate Law
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Intellectual Property, Science, and Technology Law
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