Copyright and Design Law

Objectives

The course aims to introduce students to the world of international and European Copyright and Design Law by making them familiar with the theoretical foundations of the discipline, its key legal sources (international treaties, EU legislation, supranational and national case law), and relevant developments characterizing its most recent evolution. By the end of the course, students are expected to confidently navigate the international and European IP legal systems, solve common copyright and design legal problems, and critically discuss IP-related questions and topics.


General characterization

Code

37057

Credits

4

Responsible teacher

Giulia Priora

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - 168

Teaching language

Available soon

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Bibliography

Not Applicable

Teaching method

Lectures; in-class exercises of legal interpretation; moderated class discussions.


Evaluation method

Final exam that will amount to the 100% of the final grade.


Subject matter









































Session 1 Foundations of IP law



Session 2 Copyright functions and subject matter



Session 3 Copyright scope and exploitation



Session 4 Copyright exceptions and limitations



Session 5 Design functions and subject matter



Session 6 Design acquisition



Session 7 Design scope and exploitation



Session 8 Copyright case law analysis



Session 9 Copyright law analysis



Session 10 Design case law analysis



Session 11 Design case law analysis



Session 12 Q&A discussion