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Core Module Information
Module title: Intellectual Property Law
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW09135
Module leader: Valerio Torti
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The Intellectual Property Law module explores the means by which the products of human intellectual efforts are recognized as protectable subject matter and how such protection works. Specifically, the module aims at providing you with an understanding of those areas of the law focusing inter alia on (i) patents, (ii) trademarks, (iii) design rights, (iv) copyright and (v) IP law remedies.Given the role of intellectual property as one of the foundations of the modern economy, and considering its impact on a wide variety of our daily activities, you will highly benefit from the acquisition of knowledge about key IP law principles and policy issues. From this perspective, therefore, the module will contribute to develop an understanding of innovation-driven business, with a focus on both the UK and EU.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically examine and analyse the legal provisions and underlying rationale of Intellectual Property law.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the main challenges facing aspects of Intellectual Property law.

LO3: Demonstrate an ability to apply the substantive law provisions to a range of complex legal problems.

LO4: Analyse and understand information from both primary and secondary legal sources.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Valerio Torti
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will be delivered in person at the ENU Craiglockhart campus (also recorded/uploaded weekly on the Moodle platform to allow you access at a time most suitable for you).
Face To Face Tutorial 8 Tutorials will give you the opportunity to critically explore and discuss both problem and essay questions, related to the contents presented during the lectures.
Online Guided independent study 172 Guided independent study provides a vehicle for the student to develop an understanding of the module’s key concepts.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 30 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 1000 words Piece of written coursework (problem/scenario question) of approximately 1.000 words, exploring a key theme from the module - footnotes and bibliography are excluded from word count.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours You will be required to complete an online exam. You will need to answer two questions out of a choice of five (both essay and problem questions), on key topics explored during the module.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Intellectual Property Law
 

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