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Fundamentals of Patent Drafting (LAWS70387) // Dates and times

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Dates & times

  • May
    Principal coordinatorNadia Odorico
    CoordinatorsToby Thompson, Danielle Burns, and Sam Mickan
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursNote, this class is taught in two blocks (Block 1: 27-29 May; Block 2: 5-7 August) in addition to tutorials between and beyond the teaching blocks. Please see Canvas LMS for further details on the class schedule.
    Total time commitment150 hours
    Pre teaching start date29 April 2026
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to Canvas LMS to check on the pre-class readings and preparatory learning activities before the teaching period commences.
    Teaching period27 May 2026 to 9 October 2026
    Last self-enrol date 4 May 2026
    Census date 5 June 2026
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 August 2026
    Assessment period ends23 October 2026

    May contact information

    Teaching staff:

    Nadia Odorico (Subject Coordinator)
    Danielle Burns
    Toby Thompson
    Sam Mickan

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Last updated: 19 November 2025