Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Critically reflect on the purpose and objectives of the patent system.
Discuss current challenges to the European and international patent system.
Analyze problems in relation to patentability and exclusions thereto, and patent infringement.
Discuss critically the relation between patent law and policy and human rights in the context of globalization.
Indicative Module Content:
Topics covered vary but include:
Justifications for patent systems.
Institutional aspects of patent systems in the EU and at international level.
Substantive protection criteria (inc exclusions).
Patent Infringement.
Patenta, Morality and human rights.
Patent Law in International trade law.