LAW3243 : Patent and Trade Mark Law (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Prof. Andrew Griffiths
- Lecturer: Dr Bronwen Jones
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
- To impart knowledge and develop critical awareness of the law of Patents and of the law of Trade Marks in the United Kingdom, these being two of the three major branches of Intellectual Property Law, along with some related areas of law such as the common law of passing off.
- To examine the above areas of law and their underlying principles in their International and European contexts.
- To develop an appreciation of the recent history of these areas of law and of the policy objectives that have informed this history.
- To develop associated theoretical, critical and communicative skills appropriate to FHEQ 6.
Outline Of Syllabus
- An Introduction to Patent Law and Trade Mark Law as major branches of Intellectual Property Law
- The Foundations and Rationale of Patent Law
- The Positive and Negative Criteria of Patentability
- Patent Infringement and Defences
- Biotechnology, Gene Patenting and Ethical Issues in Patent Law
- Plant Breeders’ Rights
- The Foundations and Rationale of Trade Mark Law
- Registration of Trade Marks.
- Infringement of Trade Marks
- Defences and Use of Trade Marks in Advertising
- The Tort of Passing Off
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 165 | 1:00 | 165:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The use of lecturing as the principal teaching method is justified by the technical nature of the subject and the need to provide initial exposition to assist students in achieving the requisite knowledge base. The seminars focus strongly on the skills outcomes and especially on the problem solving skills. The seminars provide the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application. The private study takes the form of directed study following on from lectures and in preparing for seminars.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
An examination enables students to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills. This medium is particularly suitable for giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their problem solving skills and to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across the broad range of topics in the syllabus.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3243's Timetable