-
Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
-
University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
-
About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
-
Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
-
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
-
Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
-
Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
-
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Header & Footer
University of Galway
Course Module Information
Course Modules
LW356: Industrial And Intellectual Property Law
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of intellectual property law in context. Students will become familiar with both the major pieces of legislation which govern intellectual property in Ireland today and with relevant case law. This study will also refer to European and international law and will engage with ethical debates, where appropriate. You will also gain an appreciation of the historical, theoretical and global setting of intellectual property law. The intersection between intellectual property and technology (computer and genetic), art and culture is also dealt with in some depth. We will have some hands on experience with how the law is applied and will also have a practical student led workshop to apply knowledge gained in class to artworks, created in class.
Whether your goal is to practise law, to lecture, to go on to further study or to advise on policy issues relating to IP, this course will provide a solid practical and theoretical foundation for these future activities.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate theoretical justifications for intellectual property law
- Understand the workings of intellectual property law in Ireland and to some extent, abroad. Have an appreciation of the dichotomy, in some areas at least, between law on the statute books, in the courts and the public's behaviour
- Gain a keen appreciation of the impact that technologies (the Internet, discovery of the DNA helix and genetic modification, for instance) have had on this area of the law and regulatory practice
- Introduction to the global nature of intellectual property rights including the concerns of various trading blocks that they remain competitive
- Gain familiarity with online resources, including library databases and free alternatives
Assessments
- Written Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- MAUREEN OSULLIVAN:
Research Profile |
Email
- CARMEL FLYNN:
Research Profile |
Email
Reading List
- "Robert Clark, Shane Smyth and Niamh Hall's Intellectual Property Law in Ireland, 4th edn. 2016, Bloomsbury Professional Publishing" by n/a
- "Eva Nagle has also published Intellectual Property Law in 2012, Round Hall" by n/a
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.