Introduction to Intellectual Property Law
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This online course provides a legal and practical introduction to intellectual property law, which is essential knowledge for those interested in this area of law or business.
Key areas such as copyright law, designs, patents, and trade marks will be covered, including a consideration of criminal and civil infringements, as well as practical guidance on protecting the intellectual property of your business and avoiding breaching the intellectual property rights of others.
Learning and teaching
- Identify the purpose and importance of intellectual property law in the UK and internationally
- Explain the rights and remedies in intellectual property law within the UK, including key legislation and case law
- Outline the consequences of infringement of intellectual property rights and committing criminal offences
- Discuss the importance of protecting a businesses’ intellectual property rights and the options available for doing so.
Coursework and assessment
Type of assessment
| % Contribution | Title |
Business Project | 100% | Business Project applying intellectual property law to a given business scenario |
Reading suggestions
- Karapapa, S., & McDonagh, L. (2019). Intellectual Property Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Goold, P. R. (2024). A Critical Introduction to Intellectual Property Law: Texts, Cases and Materials. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
