SOLM097 Digital Intellectual Property (C21)

Module Description

The module introduces students to fundamental problems and concepts pertaining to intellectual property rights, with an emphasis on copyright law, in digital environments. The module focuses on the divergent interests of various stakeholders, such as authors, exploiters, consumers and creators that challenge law making today, and addresses topics ranging from the protection of software and databases, exclsuive rights and limitations, technological protection measures, the relationship between IP and fundamental rights, and online enforcement amongst others.  A further emphasis will be placed on the role of the European Court of Justice and the interface between international norms and market integration.

Applicable Groupings

• Corporate and Commercial Law LLM
• Intellectual Property Law LLM
• International Business Law LLM
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law LLM
• Dresden IP Programme
• Law and Economics Diploma
• Law and Economics Certificate

Mode of Assessment

2.15 hour examination

Credits

15 Credits