Intellectual Property (IP) is often among the most important of the assets owned by businesses and individuals. IP law attempts to balance the rights of creators of products, processes or original work with the demands from society at large to have access to such products or works.
In the module you will study
- Copyright and Design Rights,
- Trademarks
- Passing off
- Patents

2500 word assignment, which will assess Learning Outcomes 1- 6

To pass this module, students must obtain an overall mark of at least 40%.

Small Group Sessions (workshops) will be used to explore aspects of the topics in depth using a variety of strategies including mini-lectures and problem-solving activities. There will be a 2 hour workshop for each group every week - 24 hours in total.
Directed Study and Independent Learning - Students will be required to carry out a substantial amount of independent reading and research in preparation for workshops. Detailed indicative reading lists are provided in the Study Guide. Students will be expected to make regular use of electronic legal resources as an independent research tool - 126 hours
Total = 150 hours

Bainbridge, D: Intellectual Property (current ed., Pearson ) or similar

Appropriate texts, legislation and case law
Module Study guide
Blackboard

1. IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE FORM OF PROTECTION AVAILABLE TO THE INNOVATOR/CREATOR OF NEW 'PRODUCTS'
Analysis

2. EXPLAIN AND APPLY THE CRITERIA TO BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF PROTECTION
Problem Solving

3. EXPLAIN THE RELEVANT LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN A CLEAR AND ACCURATE WAY
Knowledge and Understanding

4. APPLY THE RELEVANT LAW TO PROBLEM BASED CASE STUDIES.
Application

5. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN ACHIEVING A BALANCE BETWEEN REWARDING INITIATIVES AND EXPANDING THE SUM OF HUMAN SKILL/KNOWLEDGE.
Learning
Reflection

6. CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND USE THE RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH EFFECTIVELY.
Enquiry
Reflection