Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7538LAWINF-APR-PAR
7538LAWINF-JAN-PAR
7538LAWINF-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
The course examines intellectual property law
Learning Outcomes
1.
Analyse and research independently and seek advice as required
2.
Identify and prioritise source materials needed for a proper understanding of the subject
3.
Analyse the factors which shape Intellectual Property issues
4.
Critically analyse the appreciation of practices within the Intellectual Property field
5.
Implement a wide awareness of Intellectual Property law, and the ability to apply it critically in a variety of contexts
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Global Context of Intellectual Property
The nature of and justification for intellectual property rights. IP and the EU
Remedies for IP infringement
Copyright
International co-operation
The variety of protected works, subsistence, and infringement
The Exploitation of IP Rights including Confidentiality
Ownership of patents and copyright, moral rights in copyright, and licensing of patents and copyright
Requirements for Confidentiality and Contracting For Secrecy
Design Protection
Overlap between Copyright and Design Rights
Registered Design
Unregistered Design
Patents
The International System Formalities for Grant – Within
The requirements for patenting
Excluded Subject Matter
Trademarks and Character Merchandising (including Passing Off)
Trademarks - procedures for protection, The International system, registration Trademarks - Infringement and Revocation
Passing off
Character Merchandising
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.