Theories and Histories of Intellectual Property
| Module title | Theories and Histories of Intellectual Property |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAWM196 |
| Academic year | 2026/7 |
| Credits | 15 |
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Module description
Theories and Histories of Intellectual Property is a module to complement your more technical engagements with intellectual property in your other modules. In this module, you will examine different theories justifying the development of the law: is the purpose of intellectual property to provide the framework for the nurturing of innovation and invention? Or is intellectual property there to protect the moral rights of the creator or inventor to control use of their work? In this module, you will look at some of the historical developments in intellectual property, revealing how the law is a product or expression of particular historical, political and economic events. By combining the theoretical and historical contexts, the module encourages you to think critically about where we are going next in the development of intellectual property law.
Module aims - intentions of the module
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| Credit value | 15 |
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| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 13/06/2025 |