LW3IP-Intellectual Property Law

Module Provider: School of Law
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Basak Bak
Email: basak.baktezgel@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module explores the field of intellectual property law.

Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the intellectual property system, with particular emphasis on the laws of copyright, patents, passing off, trade marks and breach of confidence; to identify and explore the rationales for intellectual property protection; and to enable students to assess their practical day to day implementation. Students should gain a broader conceptualisation of the interface between legal rules and physical realities.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Assessable outcomes
By the end of the module, the student should be able to:
•Identify the main rationales for intellectual property law
•Demonstrate a good grasp of the dynamics of intellectual property law
•Analyze and evaluate the law
•Critically appraise sources
•Organize the material used into coherent arguments

Additional outcomes:
•Assist students in developing a deeper interest in aspects of intellectual property law
•Further development of skills in oral communication, team-work and independent learning

Outline content:
•Introduction and overview of the intellectual property system
•Justifications for intellectual property rights
•Patent Law
•Copyright Law
•Passing off
•Trade Marks Law
•Breach of Confidence

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Teaching in this module involves a mix of lectures and interactive workshop sessions.

Students are expected to prepare for workshops, in which there is a group discussion of assigned questions.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	16	10
Practicals classes and workshops	3	4.5
Guided independent study:	81	85.5
Total hours by term	100	101
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

One eight-hour online examination. Three questions to be answered from a selection of nine questions.  Each answer must not exceed 1,250 words. 

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

One non-assessed assignment.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
40%

Reassessment arrangements:
See School Guide (Programme Assessment).

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: 

Last updated: 19 June 2023