Digital Intellectual Property Law (831M3)
Digital Intellectual Property Law
Module 831M3
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The emergence of the Internet as a global telecommunications network has had an immense effect in how we view and apply intellectual property law. Before the Internet’s mass adoption, copyright was a minority interest subject that did not elicit a significant level of global interest. Now it is an area that is of great importance to the digital and physical economy, with the creative and entertainment industries rapidly becoming networked. Similarly, the use of domain names to identify brands using trademarks has become a growing area of interest. In patents, the type of protection awarded to computer programmes, mobile phone design and other digitally enabled devices is of the utmost importance to the economy. The rise of mobile communications technologies have been shaped in great part by the intellectual property that protects some technological innovations. Mobile manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are constantly engaged in a patent war where they try to gain control of the vast handset market by controlling core technology patents.
The module will look at these and other IP-related subjects in the digital environment, with emphasis on digital copyright, piracy, software protection, and domain names effect on trademark.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the core intellectual property subjects.
Identify and critically examine the main issues arising from the interaction of digital communication technologies and intellectual property.
Critically analyse the regulatory solutions presented to respond to global technological challenges.
Provide evidence of critical understanding of the literature in the core subject areas.
Demonstrate critical assessment of emerging case law, legislation and practice in the networked digital environment.
Critically manage specific case studies that will illustrate the theoretical framework studied.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
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Mr Salvatore Fasciana
Convenor, Assess convenor
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