Guide to IPR (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

I am a student/researcher – why would I need to think about IPR? Intellectual Property is quickly becoming the most valuable property of the world. Besides physical assets, business rely on intangible assets for their success. This online course will provide participants with an introduction to the increasingly important area of intellectual property law.

Toteutustavat

This course is structured to be completed fully in the digital environment. The course is web-based and it will be delivered through e-learning. Self-assessment tools are placed throughout the course to assist students in gaining the required knowledge of the theoretical concepts, as well as to be able to apply them to practical settings.

Suoritustavat

To pass the course students will have to:

1) Do the required readings
2) Watch the videos
3) Pass the questionnaires (Pass/Fail)
4) Successfully complete the group or individual assignment.

Sisältö

The course composes of five mandatory Modules and one option Module as following:
Module 1: Theoretical foundations and historical developments of IP rights in Europe
Module 2: The very basics of copyrights
Module 3: The very basics of patents
Module 4: The very basics of trademarks
Module 5: The very basics of design rights
Module 6: IPR Game

Oppimateriaalit

Legislations, case law, articles, videos, video clips, slides (all available under the study portal)

Esitietovaatimukset

This course is open to all students and researchers (faculty of law, faculty of art and design, as well as faculty of education) seeking to obtain a general overview of the fundamentals concepts of intellectual property. No pre-requisites required for this course.