LAW30740 Intellectual Property Law

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module will cover the following: the justification for intellectual property protection, patentability of inventions, patent infringement, passing off; registration of trade marks; infringement of trade marks; protected works under copyright law; copyright infringement and defences.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to

• discuss the function of intellectual property law, and how the relevant rules of law promote those functions.
• apply the relevant principles of law in a practical context
• analyse the intellectual property laws currently applicable in Ireland and across Europe

Indicative Module Content:

Patent Law and Policy: The Patent system in Ireland and Europe, The Justification for Patents, The criteria for patentability, Infringement, Patents and Access to Medicine

Copyright Law and Policy: The Justification for Copyright, The criteria for copyright, Copyright and the Internet, Infringement, Overview of defences

Trademarks: Justification for trademarks, Passing off, Registration of Trademarks, Infringement of trademarks

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

122
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is taught over 10 weeks of lectures, plus two reading weeks. Lectures will be run as seminars, with students expected to prepare for class by completing readings and being ready to participate in discussions. Supporting material and handouts will be provided on Brightspace to allow students to learn from home, and to complement the lecture discussions.

I aim to provide an inclusive learning environment, so please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help!

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

LAW 10340 Contract: Formation
LAW 10350 Contract: Vitiating Factors
LAW 20330 EU Constitutional Law


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
IP Law - Copyright (LAW30040), IP Law (Patents&Trade Marks) (LAW30200), IP Law - Copyright (LAW37040)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Copyright MCQ via Brightspace Week 9 n/a Graded No

5
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Patents MCQ via Brightspace Week 5 n/a Graded No

5
Assignment: Copyright Assignment - essay or problem question, 1000 words max Week 10 n/a Graded No

30
Assignment: Patent Law Assignment consisting of an essay or problem question, 1000 words max Week 6 n/a Graded No

30
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Trademarks and Passing Off MCQ and quiz Week 11 n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback will be given in class throughout the semester, as students work on their assignments and class activities. This will include peer review activities in class, and tools to self assess their work. Individual feedback will be available during office hours. Group Feedback will be given when the assignments are submitted.

Name Role
Dr Bernd Justin Jütte Lecturer / Co-Lecturer