Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Law

Learning Methods

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Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6305LAWCL-SEP-MTP

Aims

1. To describe each of the rights encompassed by the term "intellectual property" 2. To consider the main legal elements pertinent to each right 3. To place this study within the broader setting of economic policy and commercial application. 4. To consider the impact of new technology on these rights

Learning Outcomes

1.
Synthesise key cases, statutory provisions and European Union laws affecting intellectual property rights and their use
2.
Evaluate the fundamental legal principles and concepts in relation to intellectual property law
3.
Evaluate the current trends and developments in the field of intellectual property law
4.
Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenario and situations

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• Introduction and rationale of Intellectual Property Rights • Consideration of the following Intellectual Property rights placing each within the broader setting of economic policy and commercial application and where applicable the impact of new technology on these rights • Copyright • Breach of confidence. • Trade and service marks • Passing off
Module Overview:
This module enables you to explore the content of the main intellectual property rights, as well as the most topical issues facing intellectual property law. You will be able to describe each of the rights encompassed by the term intellectual property, to consider the main legal elements pertinent to each right, to place your study within the broader setting of economic policy and commercial application, and to consider the impact of new technology on these rights.
Additional Information:This module explores the content of the main intellectual property rights, as well as the most topical issues facing intellectual property law.

Assessments

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