Advanced Copyright and Design Law
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW4075 | Law | 4 | 15 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LAWW4075
- School
- Law
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module will deal with special issues in copyright and designs and their international exploitation at an advanced level. The British, European and international law relating to these rights will be studied in detail. Comparison will also be made with national Member States laws. Special topical issues in copyright and designs law will be studied including the protection of computer programs, databases and technological protection measures. National and Community unregistered and registered design rights. Finally students will be given an insight as to the future of copyright and designs at EU and international level.
Target Students
Only available to PGT students within the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught in seminar format.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 15 pages
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to facilitate the understanding and knowledge at an advanced level of the nature and function of design law as well as specific issues of copyright law, relating to new technologies. Legal aspects of those two rights are analysed at domestic, EU and international level.Learning Outcomes
a) Knowledge and understanding: Students will develop an advanced understanding and in-depth knowledge of designs and the copyright protection of new technologies. Students should be able to understand the nature and function of designs and how they are exploited at a domestic, European and international level. This comprises the rights of right holders but also the interests of users of products protected by designs. They should understand why and how copyright is used to protect new technologies and the associated problems created for users. They should understand the differences between droit d' auteur and copyright systems and the difficulties in harmonizing copyright law in Europe and internationally due to these differences.
b) Intellectual skills. 1. Students will develop the capacity for critical thought about existing rules and imaginative thinking about ways to remedy problems in the existing law. 2. They should be able to resolve complex practical problems relating to the laws studied. 3. They should be able to research efficiently in the field. 4. They should develop both synthetic and analytical skills in the field studied.
c) Professional skills: Students will develop practical skills how to solve copyright designs problems as might be encountered in real life. They should also be able to distinguish the best strategy for a client in a given situation.
d) Transferable skills: Students will enhance their oral and written communication skills. They should be able to communicate their understanding and knowledge in a clear and structured written as well as oral form. They will enhance their ability to work in groups (teamwork) as this is very important, especially if students direct themselves to a practising career. Students will enhance their research skills and ability to use electronic information tools.