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Guide to IPR (5 cr)

Code: ONEVAL0032V24-3001

General information


Enrollment
13.08.2024 - 02.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Law
Teaching languages
English
Teachers
Rosa Ballardini
Teacher in charge
Rosa Ballardini
Course
ONEVAL0032V24

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

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.

Execution methods

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.

Accomplishment methods

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.

Content

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

Materials

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


Teaching methods

The course is fully offered online from 11.9.2024 to 8.12.2024 through an online platform run by the IPR University Center. Enrolled students will be contacted soon after the time for registration closes and will be granted access to the study portal, where further information on the course is available.

Qualifications

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.

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