Course Description
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Course Name
Intellectual Property Law
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Legal Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Substantial and successful prior study of law
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module explores the legal protection given to intellectual property, and considers
the particular types of such property such as copyright and patents. It puts this law into
the increasingly influential international context and also draws on comparative study of
the protection afforded in other jurisdictions. It enables students to pursue research in
individual areas of intellectual property law.Topics covered include:
Autumn Semester:
? Introduction and justifications for IPRs
? The scope of IP law: remedies and sanctions
? Breach of Confidence
? Privacy, image, and reputation
? Passing off I
? Passing off II
? Trade marks I: trade mark protection
? Trade marks II: refusal of registration
? Trade marks III: confusion and infringement
? How to approach an essay/problem question
? How to approach an essay questionSpring Semester:
? Copyright I
? Copyright II
? Copyright III
? Patents I
? Patents II
? Patents III
? Patents IV
? Formative
? How to approach a problem questionTeaching: Research-led teaching in the form of seminars
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? Exam (50%)
? Coursework (50%)
STUDY OPTION 2: Alternative assessment (tbc)
STUDY OPTION 3: Individual AssessmentStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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