1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the international and domestic provisions relating to the laws relating to intellectual property law.

2. Clearly communicate detailed knowledge and understanding of intellectual property law in relation to hypothetical scenarios, accurately and analytically in writing.

3. Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of the key legal issues relating to intellectual property law and the related commercial issues.

4. Deploy a range of problem-solving skills to identify and analyse intellectual property issues and related legislation in problem scenario exercises.

Element 1 of the assessment is an extended 3000 word essay coursework assessment which requires students to analyse and evaluate current Intellectual Property laws in the wider global context of Intellectual Property, and apply them to practical contemporary issues. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 4).

Element 2 requires students to participate in a 10 minute oral viva voce examination which will focus particularly on their verbal communication skills, in response to questions on their coursework from the examiner. (Learning Outcomes 2 and 3).

This module will encompass:
- Introduction, valuation and Accounting for IP
- An overview of the principles underpinning IP, its justifications and the control of some abuses.
- Transactions in IP assets and provisions in an IP Licence
- Copyright, Software and Trade mark licensing
- Trade secrets, Image and information licensing
- The use of IP to protect and exploit international business assets and reputation.
- International perspectives and issues.
- The relationship between IP and Competition Law.
- Security interest of IP

This module aims at providing students with an in-depth understanding of the main issues relating to Intellectual Property Law. Hence, the students will gain a critical understanding of the fundamental legal principles which apply to intellectual property in an international business context at the completion of the course. This is revolving mainly around the issues and legal principles of IP and will assist the students in the furtherance of their knowledge and critical thinking abilities of the subject matter in an international business context.

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 200 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 161 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for the assessment. Students are encouraged to spend 6-8 hours per week on reading, preparation for workshops, and consolidation of learning. This 20-credit module will be delivered through 9 interactive lectures and 3 seminars, each of 3 hours duration. Three 3-hour seminars will be held on the 4th, 8th and 12th week for a total of 9 seminar hours.

Lectures will focus on the Intellectual property rights, licensing, international instruments, security interest of IP and the relationship between IP and Competition Law. Students will have opportunity in the seminars to explore different areas of IP rights with application to real life scenarios.

The emphasis of the module will be to have relevance to the legal practitioner and enable carefully considered decisions to be made for their clients.

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 to the application of relevant legal provisions. By challenging students to engage in legal analysis on Intellectual Property related matters, students will be prepared to expand their ability to critically analyse the existing laws. The assessment strategy will reinforce this by reflecting the multiple possible outcomes when addressing existing issues in Intellectual Property Law.

The module handbook and the Learning Management System will specify the materials to be read prior to attending classes.

- Brown A and others, Contemporary Intellectual Property Law (5th edn, OUP 2019)
- Bently L & Sherman B, Intellectual Property Law (5th edn, OUP 2018)
- Bainbridge D, Intellectual Property (10th edn, Pearson 2018)

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

Publications and 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)

Databases:
- Students will have access to APIIT Online Library, Staffordshire University Online Library and Westlaw

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