LAW OF INDUSTRIAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I
- Law
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 140 pages
- 11 units
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the laws governing industrial and intellectual property, focusing on the Nigerian legal landscape with references to international treaties and foreign jurisdictions. It explores copyright and related rights, examining their subsistence, ownership, administration, and enforcement. Additionally, the course addresses emerging intellectual property issues, including traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, genetic resources, and the impact of digitization.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CLL811, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CLL811 · Unit 2: International and Regional Frameworks for Intellectual Property Protection
ARIPO Member States and their Adherence to International Instruments on Copyright and Related Rights 2018; and the Copyright Awareness Raising Guide for ARIPO member states.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the fundamental principles of intellectual property law.
- Analyze the legal framework for copyright protection in Nigeria.
- Evaluate the role of international treaties in intellectual property.
- Identify and address emerging challenges in intellectual property law.
- Apply intellectual property laws to real-world scenarios.
- Assess the impact of digitization on intellectual property rights.
What it prepares you for
- Intellectual Property Lawyer
- Copyright Administrator
- Patent Attorney
- Legal Consultant
- Policy Advisor
- Entertainment
- Technology
- Publishing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Administration and Enforcement of Copyright
Unit 1: Copyright Infringement and Enforcement
Requires understanding of legal procedures and practical application of copyright laws in enforcement scenarios.
- Module 4: Emerging Intellectual Property Issues
Unit 1: Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expression and Genetic Resources
Requires comprehension of complex legal and ethical considerations surrounding traditional knowledge and genetic resources.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 37 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: General Intoduction to Intellectual and Industrial Property
Unit 1: Meaning, objective and justification of intellectual and industrial property · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Meaning, objective and justification of intellectual and industrial property.. Understand the definitions of intellectual and industrial property.. Identify the objectives and theories justifying intellectual property protection.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 1: General Intoduction to Intellectual and Industrial Property
Unit 2: International and Regional Frameworks for Intellectual Property Protection · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: International and Regional Frameworks for Intellectual Property Protection.. Identify key global and regional intellectual property institutions.. Explain the roles and approaches of these institutions.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 3Module 1: General Intoduction to Intellectual and Industrial Property
Unit 3: The Institutional Framework for Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: The Institutional Framework for Intellectual Property Protection in Nigeria.. Identify national institutions relevant to intellectual property.. Explain the specific roles of these institutions.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 3..
- Week 4Module 2: Protection of Copyright in Nigeria
Unit 1: History of Copyright Protection in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: History of copyright protection in Nigeria.. Trace the history of copyright protection in Nigeria.. Understand the influence of British copyright law.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 4..
Unit 2: Subsistence of Copyright · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Subsistence of Copyright.. Identify works eligible for copyright protection.. Explain the nature and duration of copyright.. Discuss originality, fixation, and other qualifying factors..
- Week 5Module 2: Protection of Copyright in Nigeria
Unit 3: Authorship, Ownership and Transfer of Copyright · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Authorship, Ownership and Transfer of Copyright.. Explain the concept of authorship and joint authorship.. Determine copyright ownership and transfer conditions.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 6..
- Week 6Module 3: Administration and Enforcement of Copyright
Unit 1: Copyright Infringement and Enforcement · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Copyright Infringement and Enforcement.. Identify copyright infringement and when a right of action accrues.. Explain civil and criminal remedies for copyright infringement.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 7..
- Week 7Module 3: Administration and Enforcement of Copyright
Unit 2: Exceptions to Copyright · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Exceptions to Copyright.. Identify and explain exceptions to copyright.. Understand the concept of fair dealing.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 8..
- Week 8Module 3: Administration and Enforcement of Copyright
Unit 3: Administration of Copyright · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Administration of Copyright.. Explain the role of the NCC, CMOs, Copyright Inspectors, and publishers.. Understand the regulatory framework for copyright administration.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 9..
- Week 9Module 4: Emerging Intellectual Property Issues
Unit 1: Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expression and Genetic Resources · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expression and Genetic Resources.. Define TK, TCEs, and GRs.. Discuss initiatives for their protection at global and regional levels.. Attempt Self-Assessment Exercise 10..
- Week 10Module 4: Emerging Intellectual Property Issues
Unit 2: Digitization and intellectual property · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Digitization and intellectual property.. Explain the challenges and opportunities of digitization.. Understand the impact on patent, trademark, and copyright law..
- Week 11Module 1: General Intoduction to Intellectual and Industrial Property
Unit 1-3: Review of Module 1 · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 1.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 1..
- Week 12Module 2: Protection of Copyright in Nigeria
Unit 1-3: Review of Modules 2 and 3 · 3 hours
Review all units from Modules 2 and 3.. Focus on copyright law, enforcement, and administration.. Prepare for assignments related to Modules 2 and 3..
- Week 13Module 4: Emerging Intellectual Property Issues
Unit 1-2: Review of Module 4 · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 4.. Focus on emerging intellectual property issues.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 4..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs).
- Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.
- Focus on understanding the application of copyright law in practical scenarios.
- Practice analyzing case studies related to copyright infringement and enforcement.
- Pay close attention to the legal definitions of key terms and concepts.
- Allocate sufficient time for revision and practice questions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CLL811 about?
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the laws governing industrial and intellectual property, focusing on the Nigerian legal landscape with references to international treaties and foreign jurisdictions. It explores copyright and related rights, examining their subsistence, ownership, administration, and enforcement. Additionally, the course addresses emerging intellectual property issues, including traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, genetic resources, and the impact of digitization.
How many units does CLL811 have?
CLL811, LAW OF INDUSTRIAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, has 11 units across 4 modules, over 140 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CLL811?
CLL811 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Law.
Is CLL811 hard?
CLL811 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CLL811 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is CLL811 assessed?
CLL811 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CLL811?
Intellectual Property Lawyer, Copyright Administrator, Patent Attorney, Legal Consultant and Policy Advisor.