Law School Module Details
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Title INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW II: INTRODUCTION TO TRADE MARKS AND PATENTS
Code LAW339
Coordinator Dr S Subramanian
Law
Sujitha.Subramanian@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

Presenting the respective IP rights.

Allow students to evaluate whether conditions under which they can be obtained are fulfilled in a real life case.

Prepare students to enforce these IP rights in the real world.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic rules relating to trade marks AND patents

(LO2) Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and the ability to critically evaluate the law regarding the above mentioned intellectual property rights

(LO3) Appreciate the social context and underlying policy issues in this area of law and the influences they exert

(LO4) Show an awareness of the practical implications for individuals and corporations of the operation of the abovementioned intellectual property rights

(LO5) Research the relevant laws, electronically and on paper and present an effective argument, soundly based in critical analysis of the law in its social and policy context both orally and in writing

(LO6) Be able to complete specified tasks and case studies with minimal direction or input through formal instruction prior to preparing such tasks

(S1) Problem solving

(S2) Written communication

(S3) Conduct independent research

(S4) Communicate in legal terminology with care and accuracy

(S5) Critical analysis

(S6) Reflective learning

(S7) Communicate orally findings in solving case studies (problem questions)

Syllabus
 

Below an indicative syllabus of topics:

Introduction to patent law;
Technical Issues in Patent Case law;
Contents of Patent Application;
Patentability Criteria;
Trade Marks History, justifications, purpose,
Trade mark registration
Registrable trade marks: subject matter
Absolute grounds of refusal,
Relative grounds of refusal
Revocation, invalidity; Infringement
Defences Patentable subject matter
Patentability requirements
Patents: infringements and exceptions to exclusive rights
Patents in the computer software industry
Patents in the biotechnology industry
Introduction to Trade Mark Law;
Expanding Functions of Trade mark;
Trade Mark Infringement and Defences

Teaching and Learning Strategies

TTeaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: 12 x 2 hour lectures, during which the subject matter will be explained in detail

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: 5 x 1 hour tutorials, during which students will have to apply the knowledge acquired to specific problem questions. The tutorials are so devised that a representative spread of the subject matter is covered during the tutorials

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

   10

       32
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 118
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
2. Component #2 – Different set of skills are tested in the second component. The second component will be a 3000-word essay that will comprise of 90% of the module mark.  0    90       
1. Component #1 – MCQ tests – In order to encourage students to include the reading of technical caselaw – the module will include an MCQ test comprising of 10% of module mark comprising of ten questi  0    10       

Recommended Texts
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Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Mr J Osei-Afriyie School of Law and Social Justice J.Osei-Afriyie2@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr DO Acquah Law Daniel.Acquah@liverpool.ac.uk

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