Topics

Intellectual Property Rights
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patents
- Trade Marks and passing off
- Copyright and Design
- Intellectual Property and Information Technologies
- International agreements and organizations related to Intellectual Property Rights.
- Intellectual property and its impact on business.
- Licensing.

E-commerce Law

Introduction to E-Commerce
- Characteristics of business conducted by electronic means
- Different ways of using information and communication technologies to carry out businesses.
- The digital networks as channel of communication and as market
- Definitions of electronic commerce transactions
Introduction to E-Commerce Law
- Sources of law relevant to e-commerce and the use of computers
- UK and European E-Commerce Policy: their main features and differences
- Approached to E-Commerce in other jurisdictions
- Security, Trust and Consumer Confidence
- Internet Disputes and the governance of Domain Names (ICANN Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy)
- Other intellectual property related issues
International Action for the Promotion of Trade and Services by Electronics Means
- Contracts over the internet
- Consumer protection law
- Data Protection and Privacy
- E-commerce and General Taxation Issues

Coursework 50% Weighting
Reflect on a relevant case study of Intellectual Property Law and critically review of the relationships, relevance and impact of the module topics to your analysis. Students will be required to demonstrate how they have satisfied the assignment and the module learning outcomes.

5,000 words including appendices

LO 1,2

Case study and report 50% Weighting

LO 3,4

To pass this module student must obtain overall 50% marks. Re-assessment is capped at 50%

Pass criteria

Demonstrates ability to systematically describe a specific organisation in terms of management theories and appropriate contemporary practice.
Provides some critical analysis of operational aspects of same organisation. Reflects adequately on potential improvements to same organisation and is well referenced. In order to pass a module, students need to attain at least a minimum of 40% in all elements of assessment.

Distinction criteria

Evidences a subtle understanding of the position of the organisation in terms of a range of appropriate theory and contemporary practice.
Focuses upon the critical analysis of relevant operational aspects of the organisation, with appropriate contrast with other organisational forms and practice. Provides a well-supported, reasoned and pragmatic set of recommendations. Evidences wide and appropriate reading in the references supplied.

Core Text
Parr, R. L.(2013) Intellectual Property: Valuation, Exploitation and Infringement Damages 2013 Cumulative Supplement
BLYTHE,S. E., J J.D (2011) E-commerce Law Around The World: A Concise Handbook

Recommended Text
Poltorak, A. I. and Lerner, P.J. (2011) Essentials of Intellectual Property: Law, Economics, and Strategy
Leslie, C. R. (2010) Antitrust Law and Intellectual Property Rights: Cases and Materials
Palfrey, J. (2011) Intellectual Property Strategy (MIT Press Essential Knowledge)
Odagiri, H., Goto, A.,Sunami, A. and Nelson, R. R. (2012) Intellectual Property Rights, Development, and Catch Up: An International Comparative Study
Helfer, L. R. and Austin, G. W. (2011) Human Rights and Intellectual Property: Mapping the Global Interface
Mallor,J., Barnes,A.J., Bowers, L.T., and Langvardt, A. (2009) Business Law: The Ethical, Global, and E-Commerce Environment
Miller, R. L. and Cross, F. B. (2008) The Legal Environment Today: Business In Its Ethical, Regulatory, E-Commerce, and Global Setting
Spindler, G and Börner, F. (2007) E-Commerce Law in Europe and the USA
Alghamdi, A. M. (2011) The Law of E-Commerce: E-Contracts, E-Business
Chander, A. (2013)The Electronic Silk Road: How the Web Binds the World Together in Commerce
Cheeseman, H. R. (2012) Legal Environment of Business and Online Commerce, The, Student Value Edition (7th Edition)
Macqueen et al, Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law & Policy, OUP 2007
Todd, P., (2005) E-Commerce Law, Routledge Cavendish.
Bently, L. and Sherman, B., (2008), Intellectual Property Law, Oxford University, 3rd edition.

Journal
JIPITEC - Journal of Intellectual Property, Information Technology
The Journal of Information, Law and Technology (JILT)

Website
www.lexisnexis.co.uk
Westlaw
www.jipitec.eu/

You will need access to these resources:

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Spreadsheet software like EXCEL/SPSS
Printed and electronic journals.

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours, of this there will be 75 hours of class support and 225 hours of independent and self directed study.

The lectures will be interactive with student participation in discussions of Intellectual Property Law and its policies. Students will examine the emergence of new regulation and its effect on international business. Students will be allocated to small groups for various activities and workshop sessions. Tutorials will be used to ensure that students understand the material and its relevance to the programme. Within the module, students will undertake individual presentations. These will be used to highlight understanding of module content, planning and implementation of ideas and innovations, self assessment and reflection, peer/tutor discussion and review.

For each topic, students will engage in preparation and reading prior to each seminar. Students will be asked to share their reading of the topic through discussion with their peer group, present their findings to the seminar group and provide feedback to other students