Intellectual Property IndustrialProperty (M6076)
Intellectual Property: Industrial Property
Module M6076
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module covers aspects of industrial property subjects, namely the law of patents, passing off, and unregistered and registered trade marks. The module aims to introduce students to the principles of intellectual property law and its philosophical and economic justifications, but it will also encourage in-depth analysis of particular issues in the law and policy of intellectual property, such as access to medicines. The focus of the module will be on UK law and policy, however reference will be made to EU and international law where relevant.
Pre-Requisite
This module is a co-requisite for Intellectual Property: Copyright and Related Rights
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand and explain the main principles of patents, passing off, and unregistered and registered trade marks in the UK.
Apply the knowledge and understanding gained to the solution of problems and develop reasoned arguments on controversial aspects of the law.
Undertake effective independent research on a topic using library resources.
Identify and explain a range of contemporary issues in patent and trade mark law.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
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