Programme

At the end of this course, successful students will: have a basic knowledge of the intellectual property principles; understand relevant international law principles, primary international IP treaties and regulatory authorities; be aware of the regulatory framework for patent and trademark; explore how copyright is managed individually and collectively; be aware of main issues concerning the international enforcement of IP, especially in the European Union; explore advanced comparative law topics, in patent, trademark and copyright; be aware of the relationship between IP regulation and the protection of fundamental rights and liberties in Cyberspace; identify legal issues in actual and/or hypothetical case studies; improve oral and written communication skills through legal writing and argumentation in English; master the research tools, materials and database to learn more about intellectual property law.

Core Documentation

Students will receive the relevant materials during class.

Type of delivery of the course

Classroom lessons

Type of evaluation

The exam includes the final test.