Duplicate of Intellectual Property Law

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Current recommendations for reform.
• The main principles of UK and EU law in relation to trademark, copyright and patents and the key policy issues related to them

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• solve appropriate problems
• demonstrate your ability to clearly communicate and discuss complex ideas and arguments in writing indicating an appreciation of academic integrity.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• undertake critical analysis of legal material and relevant legal issues
• apply the law in relation to trademarks, copyright and patents;
• demonstrate developed competence in the use of key online and offline IP legal resources.
• make use of developed research skills and knowledge of relevant legal resources in preparation for classes;
• critically analyse the law in relation to trademarks, copyright and patents;

The syllabus for the module is focused around three themes: trademarks, copyright and patents. Specific subjects to be covered may change subject to changes in law and staff availability.

Teaching follows a seminar format with weekly 2-hour classes, unless there is significant number of students on the module. In that case the module will be taught by weekly 2-hourly lectures and fortnightly 2 hourly tutorials.

Learning activities are partially directed by selective suggestions: but – as is felt appropriate for a Part 3 commercial law subject – you are also encouraged to engage in self-directed learning, particularly in preparation for classes.

Preparation for and participation in classes will develop your:

• Understanding of and ability to apply and critically analyse the laws of copyright and designs;
• Skills in managing and researching diverse legal sources.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Mock exam

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Individual feedback given in accordance with School policy
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.