Study information

Trademarks and Patents

Module titleTrademarks and Patents
Module codeLAWM194
Academic year2026/7
Credits15
Module staff

Module description

Trademarks and Patents is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the law of trademarks and patents, including: the process by which trademarks and patents can be registered; legal requirements for trademark-ability and patentability; and remedies associated with infringement. You will study the law is it relates to domestic protection of trademarks and patents, as well as examples of international or regional systems for adjudication and redress, for example under the European Patent Convention. There will be an opportunity for you to study particular case studies, so that you can critically evaluate the effectiveness of the law in respect of a particular markets, industries or practices.

Module aims - intentions of the module

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

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        Credit value15
        Module ECTS

        7.5

        NQF level (module)

        7

        Available as distance learning?

        No

        Origin date

        13/06/2025