1. Identify and interpret theories, concepts, values, principles and rules of Sri Lankan intellectual property law, in the context of International rules relating to property law.
2. Apply knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and rules of Sri Lankan and International Intellectual property Law to appraise and suggest evidenced solution (s) to incidents in practice
3. Evaluate principles and rules of national and international frameworks for intellectual property law demonstrating independence of thought.
4.Effectively locate, select, appraise and synthesise information and data from a range of national and intellectual sources.

The students will be provided with a case study, based on which the students shall be required to prepare the evaluative report. (assessing Learning Outcomes 1 – 4).

The case study will require the students to critically analyze existing legal regime, find evidence and link them to practical issues. Finally, the students are expected to make appropriate recommendations. The evaluative report should draw appropriately on a range of materials, synthesized effectively across national and international policy and legal contexts.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the main issues relating to Intellectual Property Law. Students are required to show an informed and critical understanding of the fundamental legal principles which apply to intellectual property in Sri Lankan context.
- WIPO and International Intellectual Property Law Conventions
- The concepts of Intellectual Property
- Trademarks; including brand identity, service marks, trade names and registration
- Patents - invention, applied Technology including registration
- Copyrights – literature, art, performance, etc. -aesthetic & Designs – Aesthetic & Functional
- Passing off – Unfair Competition

The aim of this module is to provide students studying at APIIT Lanka with an understanding of the main issues relating to Intellectual Property Law. Students are required to show an informed and critical understanding of the fundamental legal principles which apply to intellectual property in Sri Lankan context.
- WIPO and International Intellectual Property Law Conventions
- The concepts of Intellectual Property
- Trademarks; including brand identity, service marks, trade names and registration
- Patents - invention, applied Technology including registration
- Copyrights – Literature, Art and performance
- Designs - aesthetic & functional
- Passing of – unfair competition
This module will be of interest to students who have intellectual property law career ambitions. The knowledge in intellectual property will also support for other graduate careers.

The delivery of the module will be via weekly lectures and weekly workshops. Together these will compose 39 hours of direct contact with the tutor. Students will also be expected to engage in 161 hours of directed, guided and self-study. The remaining non- contact hours will be spent in preparation for assessment, including undertaking a formative mock assessment, and responding to feedback on their performance.

Lectures will be designed to provide a focus on exposition of the international instruments and the Sri Lankan legal framework related to intellectual property law with opportunities for active student engagement with content through including questioning, quizzes and opportunities for discussion. The workshops are focused on consolidation of knowledge and understanding of core content, and the application of knowledge to practical problems which legal practitioners are likely to meet. Students will be required to participate in a range of learning opportunities which promote construction of knowledge through problem-based learning. Examples of activities include group discussions, oral and written submissions relating the application of relevant legal provisions. By challenging students to provide reasoned legal responses to case studies students will be prepared to expand their knowledge of current issues. The assessment strategy will reinforce this by reflecting the multiple possible outcomes in a case study.

• Karunaratna D M, Elements of the Law of Intellectual Property in Sri Lanka (Sarasavi Publishers, 2010)
• Brown A and others, Contemporary Intellectual Property Law (5th edn, OUP 2019)
• Bently L & Sherman B, Intellectual Property Law (5th edn, OUP 2018)

In addition to the above texts, students will have access to a number of resources via the Library, including:

International Instruments
• WIPO Publication, WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook; Policy Law and Use (2nd edn, WIPO 2001, Reprinted in 2008)
• The Agreement on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)

Statutes
• Sri Lankan Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003.
Databases
• Students will have access to APIIT Online Library, Staffordshire University Online Library and Westlaw
Journals
• The Library also has access to a variety of relevant journal titles such as;
- Colombo Law Journal – University of Colombo Publication
- BASL Law Journal – Bar Association of Sri Lanka Publication

For APIIT Lanka students only