Intellectual Property Law & Policy

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This summer school module offers a comprehensive introduction to the main branches of intellectual property law, providing a solid foundation for advanced study. It covers the essential legal frameworks governing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs, examining how they incentivise creativity and innovation while balancing public interest. Students will explore the legal principles and policy rationales underlying IP protection, gaining a deep understanding of core IP doctrines and the ability to apply this knowledge across various industries and legal contexts

Course leader

Jasem Tarawneh, Guido Westkamp, Gaetano Dimita, Noam Shemtov

Target group

Undergraduates

Course aim

The primary aim of this summer school module is to equip students with advanced knowledge on the essential legal frameworks in the EU and UK governing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs, examining how these rights incentivise creativity and innovation while balancing public interest. The module will focus on:

1. Develop Foundational Knowledge: To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the
key principles and legal frameworks governing the main branches of IP law in the EU and UK, including
patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs.
2. Enhance Analytical Skills: To equip students with the ability to critically analyse complex legal issues
and disputes in IP law, considering both doctrinal aspects and broader policy implications across
different industries.
3. Promote Practical Application: To enable students to apply their knowledge of IP law to real-world scenarios, including emerging challenges such as digital technologies, globalisation, and evolving business models.
4. Prepare for Advanced Specialization: To lay a strong foundation for further in-depth study, fostering a thorough understanding of IP law that will support students’ engagement with more specialised IP topics

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