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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Amanda Warren-Jones

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Synopsis

Creativity, innovation and enterprise are essential features of a vibrant market economy. The authorities in both the European Union and the United Kingdom therefore strive to pursue policies and pass laws that encourage such activity.  This module explores the extent to which Intellectual Property Law provides adequate and appropriate protection.  … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The methods used to achieve the course objectives will include the following: The teaching and learning strategy includes lectures, seminars and independent study. In lectures, your tutor will give a solid grounding of the relevant legal principles to help you explore detailed knowledge and analysis, as well as debates on … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Property theory and justificationsNature of IPRs and the prevailing legislative and common law frameworkCopyright – acquisition, exploitation, infringement, permitted acts and remediesPatents – grant, exploitation, infringement, defences, remedies and trade secretsRegistered and unregistered trade marks, , infringement, defences, remedies and brandingEssentials of competition policy and practices

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate comprehension of the IPRs in copyright, patents and trade marks and the substantive laws which govern them.
2.
Demonstrate an awareness of the competitive markets and trading practices which affect and are affected by the regulation of IPRs.
3.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the varying regimes for administering IPRs in the UK and EU.
4.
Demonstrate an ability to research information as directed from a wide range of sources informed by assessing the scope and focus of questions appropriately.
5.
Critically analyse, interpret and apply the principles relating to the law with an appreciation of the weight of arguments/evidence.
6.
Work independently to write advice for clients/notional readers on the basis of a knowledge of law identified at the point of assessment.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Exam

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Business School Assessment Guidelines.  The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both course works and examinations.

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