Modules

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 shall cover the following topics: i) Objectives of IP; ii) Copyright (part I); iii) Copyright (part II); iv) Industrial Design; v) Patents (part I); vi) Patents (part II); vii) Trade Marks (part I); viii) Trade Marks (part II); ix) IP Law Remedies.
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 50 1~2~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words Piece of written coursework (essay), of approximately 2000 words.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Two questions to answer from a choice of five (both essay and problem questions).
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Intellectual Property Law
 

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