LAW30870

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

- Explain and differentiate between the different forms of intellectual property rights;
- Articulate the foundational principles for the grant of patent and trade mark rights;
- Analyse the foundational principles to justify the existence intellectual property rights; and
- Engage with contemporary academic debates on intellectual property issues and critically assess why these issues are relevant in real-world contexts.

Indicative Module Content:

- Overview of Intellectual Property Law

- Patents: The Foundations of Patent Law; The Patent Application and Grant Process; Patent Infringement and Enforcement; and Patents and Public Interest Concerns

- Trade Marks: Registrability and Absolute Grounds Refusals; Relative Grounds Refusals and Third Party Oppositions; Infringement and Defences; and Passing Off, Unfair Competition, and Unregistered Rights

- Introduction to other forms of Intellectual Property: Geographical Indications; and Industrial Designs

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

It is recommended that student have studied Law of the European Union before taking this module. It is also recommended that students are familiar with basic legal skills, such as research and reading case law and legislation.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback will be given in class throughout the semester, as students work on class activities. This will include peer review activities in class, and tools to self assess their work. Group Feedback will be given when the assignments are submitted. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class and to take part in class activities.