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 you to pursue research in individual areas of intellectual property law.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module will be delivered in a form of the research-led teaching, which enables students to experience and get involved in the cutting-edge research. The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars which will introduce topics and guide students' independent reading and study. In addition seminars are designed to be a preparation for the exam and coursework i.e. the exam/coursework technique will be introduced. The technology enhanced learning will also be embedded in this module, such as discussion board, and social networking sites and the 3D virtual reality world.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | A weekly two-hour workshop and a fortnightly one-hour feedback/feedforward session | 58 |
| Guided independent study | 242 | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
The module will be assessed by coursework and examination, each of which will make up 50% of the overall assessment for the module. One piece of essay-based coursework will enable students to demonstrate an ability to undertake in-depth research and to critically evaluate an aspect of intellectual property law. The exam questions will enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the application of a range of intellectual property law through giving advice in respect of problem scenarios.
Students are given the opportunity to undertake a mock based on the previous year's exam paper and to work on the previous year's coursework.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Explain the different approaches taken by different elements of intellectual property law | Summative: course/examination |
| 2) Critically evaluate UK intellectual property law, as compared to the equivalent law in certain other jurisdictions | Summative: course/examination |
| 3) Critically evaluate the international context of the legal protection of intellectual property | Summative: course/examination |
| 4) Explain the role of intellectual property law in creating a framework for commerce | Summative: course/examination |
| 5) Critically evaluate the role of intellectual property law in encouraging and protecting artistic and scientific endeavour | Summative: course/examination |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Coursework | 50% |
| Written exam | Written exam | 50% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
D.Bainbridge, Intellectual Property Pearson
Blackstone's Statutes on Intellectual Property Law or
Palgrave MacMillan Core Statutes on Intellectual Property
Aplin and Davis, Intellectual Property Law
MacQueen, Waelde & Laurie, Contemporary Intellectual Property
Bently & Sherman, Intellectual Property Law