Law School Module Details |
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Title | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW I: INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT LAW | ||
Code | LAW338 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Subramanian Law Sujitha.Subramanian@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Copyright legislation plays an important role in fostering cultural development as it provides an incentive for authors and the creative industries (film, music, publishing, software, games, etc.) to produce creative works. The digital era and the corresponding internet age however pose great challenges to the system of copyright law, especially in relation to infringement of copyright works online. This module will introduce students without a background in the law of intellectual property to the main features of the copyright system and will focus on UK copyright law as amended by the relevant EU directives and international agreements. Topics to be covered will include the history and evolution of copyright, copyright’s protected objects (‘works’) and subjects (authors, publishers and producers of works), the principles governing the ownership of copyright, and the nature and scope of the rights comprised in copyrights and the enforcement challenges arising f rom the emergence of sophisticated digital technologies. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate knowledgeand understanding of the basic rules relating to copyright, designs andenforcement of intellectual property rights. |
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(LO2) Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and the ability to critically evaluate the law regarding the above mentioned intellectual property rights |
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(LO3) Appreciate the social context and underlying policy issues in this area of law and the influences they exert |
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(LO4) Show an awareness of the practical implications for individuals and corporations of the operation of the abovementioned intellectual property rights |
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(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 |
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(LO6) Be able to complete specified tasks and case studies with minimal direction or input through formal instruction prior to preparing such tasks |
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(S1) Problem solving |
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(S2) Written communication |
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(S3) Conduct independent research |
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(S4) Communicate in legal terminology with care and accuracy |
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(S5) Critical analysis |
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(S6) Reflective learning |
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(S7) Communicate orally findings in solving case studies (problem questions) |
Syllabus |
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Below is an indicative syllabus of topics: Subject matter of copyright; |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
10 |
32 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 22
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120 mins X 1 totaling 10
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Private Study | 118 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
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Notes |
1. Component #1 – MCQ tests – In order to encourage students to include the reading of copyright caselaw – the module will include an MCQ test comprising of 10% of module mark comprising of ten questi | 0 | 10 | ||||
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 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Additional Programme Information |