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IP & Competition Law I

This course provides an overview of international copyright, patent, and competition law. It explores the legal concepts of competition law and the laws regulating competition in Nigeria and around the world. The course covers intellectual property rights, their historical development, and the legal framework for their protection. It also examines the role of competition regulators and the benefits and burdens of competition regulation. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to analyze and advise on competition issues.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Intellectual PropertyCompetition LawCopyrightPatentsTrademarks

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Intellectual Property Rights

2

Copyright Law

3

Patent Law

4

Trademark Law

5

Competition Law

6

Competition Policy

7

Regulation of Competition

8

Market Structures

9

Competition Regulation History

10

International IP Treaties

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Legal Advisor

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Policy Analyst

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Compliance Officer

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Intellectual Property Lawyer

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Competition Lawyer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

LawGovernment RegulationTechnologyPharmaceuticalsConsumer Goods

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Intellectual Property - General Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Overview of Intellectual Property

2 study hours
  • •Define intellectual property and related terms.
  • •Discuss the nature of intellectual property as 'property'.
  • •Review case examples like Mazer v. Stein and Wallace Carothers, DuPont and the invention of Nylon.
Week
2

Module 1: Intellectual Property - General Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Historical Background to Intellectual Property Regulation

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the historical background to the regulation of copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
  • •Compare and contrast between the decisions in Millar v. Taylor and Donaldson v. Beckett.
  • •Identify 3 distinctive elements of the current Bass beer trademark.
Week
3

Module 1: Intellectual Property - General Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Historical Background to Intellectual Property Regulation in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Trace the historical background to the regulation of intellectual property in pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the evolution of trademark, patent, and copyright laws in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the impact of colonial laws on intellectual property rights in Nigeria.
Week
4

Module 1: Intellectual Property - General Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Justification and Critiques for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (1)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the justifications for protection of intellectual property rights under the moral rights theory.
  • •Explain the justifications for protection of intellectual property rights under the reward theory.
  • •Critique the justifications proffered for the protection of intellectual property rights.
Week
5

Module 1: Intellectual Property - General Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Justification and Critiques for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (2)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the justifications for protection of intellectual property rights under the incentive-based theory.
  • •Explain the justifications for protection of intellectual property rights under the neoclassical theory.
  • •Critique the justifications proffered for the protection of intellectual property rights under the above theories.
Week
6

Module 2: Categories of Intellectual Property

2h

Unit 1: Copyrights and Patents

2 study hours
  • •Properly categorize copyrights.
  • •Properly categorize patents.
  • •Review case law related to copyrights and patents.
Week
7

Module 2: Categories of Intellectual Property

2h

Unit 2: Trademarks and Trade Secrets

2 study hours
  • •Define trademarks.
  • •Explain the purpose of trademarks.
  • •Describe what is meant by 'trade secrets'.
Week
8

Module 3: Legal and Institutional Regime for Protection of Intellectual Property

2h

Unit 1: Domestic Legal and Institutional Regime for Protection of Copyrights, Patents and Industrial Designs in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Identify the major laws that protect copyrights, patents and industrial designs in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss how other laws and institutions also contribute to the regulation of copyrights, patents and industrial designs in Nigeria.
Week
9

Module 3: Legal and Institutional Regime for Protection of Intellectual Property

2h

Unit 2: Domestic Legal and Institutional Regime for Protection of Trademarks in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Identify the major laws and institutions that protect trademarks in Nigeria.
Week
10

Module 3: Legal and Institutional Regime for Protection of Intellectual Property

2h

Unit 3: The Multilateral Regime for Protection of Intellectual Property

2 study hours
  • •Identify the major multilateral institutions whose regulatory powers extend to intellectual property protection in Nigeria.
  • •Examine the main multilateral legislative instruments dealing with intellectual property protection in Nigeria.
Week
11

Module 4: Introduction to Competition Law

4h

Unit 1: What is Competition Law?

2 study hours
  • •Define competition law.
  • •Differentiate between competition law and competition policy.
  • •Identify the different terms for competition law in various jurisdictions.

Unit 2: Forms of Competitive Behaviour

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of 'competition in the market' and 'competition for the market'.
  • •Differentiate between 'competition in the market' and 'competition for the market'.
  • •Discuss the concept of 'competition via financial markets'.
Week
12

Module 4: Introduction to Competition Law

4h

Unit 3: History of Competition Law

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the history of competition law.
  • •Explain the different ways in which competition was regulated in Nigeria before 2019.
  • •State the foremost regulators of competition in Nigeria and their sectors of influence.

Unit 4: Basic Concepts of Competition Law

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between fair and unfair competition.
  • •Identify the different types of competition.
  • •Discuss the different types of market structure.
Week
13

Module 5: Benefits and Burdens of Competition Regulation

4h

Unit 1: Goals of Competition Regulation

2 study hours
  • •Explain why competition regulation is necessary.
  • •Give examples from different jurisdictions of how some purposes of competition regulation are advantageous.
  • •Discuss the role of the competition regulator.

Unit 2: Burdens of Competition Regulation

2 study hours
  • •Explain the burdens of competition regulation.
  • •Identify who benefits from the burdens of competition.
  • •Discuss the qualities of an effective competition regulator.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Use case studies provided in the course material to understand the practical application of legal principles.

3

Practice answering self-assessment questions at the end of each unit to reinforce learning.

4

Focus on understanding the historical development of intellectual property and competition law in Nigeria.

5

Prepare summaries of key legislation, such as the Copyright Act and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act.

6

Review the glossary of competition law terms to ensure a clear understanding of key terminology.

7

Create concept maps linking different types of intellectual property and their respective legal frameworks.

8

Practice applying the legal principles to hypothetical scenarios to develop analytical skills.

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