Intellectual Property Law and Contract LawLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: KDMP0130
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
On completion of this module, students should:
• Understand and be able to apply international laws regarding intellectual property and music and media industry agreements
• Understand and be able to apply contract law to music- and media-industry specific scenarios
Content
The module will cover the following areas:
• Contract Law: Basis of contract law and various music industry agreements.
• Intellectual Property: Copyright, Patents, Performers Rights, Trade Marks and Passing Off, Design Rights. The main focus will be on copyright however.
Qualifications
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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
o excellent (5) students show an excellent understanding of the key issues and their work is very well-produced
o good (3-4) students understand the main processes and concepts and their work is of a reasonable standard
o satisfactory (1-2) students gain and demonstrate enough knowledge to pass the course