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COURSE TITLE: INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT PATENT AND COMPETITION LAW II

This course provides an in-depth understanding 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 equips students with the knowledge to analyze market power, define relevant markets, and address abuses of dominant positions. It also covers essential facilities doctrine and its applicability in various sectors.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Competition LawMarket PowerDominanceIntellectual PropertyEssential Facilities

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Market Power

2

Market Definition

3

Dominance

4

Abuse of Dominant Position

5

Essential Facilities Doctrine

6

Competition Regulation

Total Topics6 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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Competition Analyst

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Regulatory Affairs Officer

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Legal Advisor

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Compliance Officer

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Market Strategist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

TelecommunicationsEnergyPharmaceuticalsConsumer GoodsFinancial Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Market Power

4h

Unit 1: Definition and Sources of Market Power

4 study hours
  • •Define market power and its relevance to competition regulation.
  • •Identify and explain various sources of market power such as large market share, deep pockets, and product diversification.
Week
2

Module 1: Market Power

4h

Unit 2: Measuring Market Power

4 study hours
  • •Discuss different approaches to measuring market power, including concentration index and price-cost margin.
  • •Apply Whish's tabular analysis of market share thresholds.
  • •Identify factors to consider when measuring market power, such as barriers to entry and consumer choice.
Week
3

Module 2: Market Definition

4h

Unit 1: Meaning and Importance of Market Definition

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of market definition and its importance in competition law.
  • •Discuss the relevance of market definition in determining competitive constraints and dominant power.
  • •Explain the effects of market definition on competition and regulatory activity.
Week
4

Module 2: Market Definition

4h

Unit 2: Defining the Relevant Market: Substitutability

4 study hours
  • •Define substitutability and differentiate between demand-side and supply-side substitutability.
  • •Explain the application of the SSNIP Test in determining the relevant market.
  • •Analyze the critiques of the SSNIP Test, including the Cellophane Fallacy.
Week
5

Module 2: Market Definition

4h

Unit 3: Constituents of the Relevant Market (1)

4 study hours
  • •Explain what is meant by the relevant market and list its constituents.
  • •Explain the issues to consider in determining the relevant product market, including substitutability and potential competition.
  • •Discuss the meaning and dimensions of substitutability.
Week
6

Module 2: Market Definition

4h

Unit 4: Constituents of the Relevant Market (2)

4 study hours
  • •Explain the difference between the relevant product market and the relevant geographic market.
  • •Discuss the applicability of temporal dimension to seasonal products.
  • •Explain the meaning and application of the functional market.
  • •Identify the factors that may impact on market definition.
Week
7

Module 3: Abuse of Dominant Position

4h

Unit 1: What is Dominance?

4 study hours
  • •Define dominance and explain the factors that may be considered in determining whether an undertaking is dominant.
  • •Explain how market share may or may not result in dominance.
  • •List the measures usually employed by regulators to prevent dominant undertakings from abusing their dominance.
Week
8

Module 3: Abuse of Dominant Position

4h

Unit 2: Abusive Conduct which Exploits Customers

4 study hours
  • •State the categories of abusive behavior.
  • •Explain the meaning of refusal to deal, tying, excessive pricing, predatory pricing, and price discrimination.
  • •State the difference between excessive and predatory pricing.
Week
9

Module 3: Abuse of Dominant Position

4h

Unit 3: Abusive Conduct which Seeks to Weaken or Exclude Competition

4 study hours
  • •Identify some forms of abusive conduct which may weaken or exclude competition.
  • •Explain the pros and cons of exclusionary conduct.
  • •Define horizontal and vertical agreements.
  • •Compare and contrast between vertical and horizontal agreements.
Week
10

Module 3: Abuse of Dominant Position

4h

Unit 4: Essential Facilities Doctrine

4 study hours
  • •Explain how the essential facilities doctrine operates.
  • •Identify essential facilities in everyday business activities.
  • •Explain the application of the doctrine in specific sectors.
Week
11

Module 1: Market Power

4h

Module 1 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Module 1.
  • •Practice problems related to market power measurement.
  • •Discuss real-world examples of market dominance.
Week
12

Module 2: Market Definition

4h

Module 2 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Module 2.
  • •Analyze case studies related to market definition.
  • •Discuss the implications of different market definitions.
Week
13

Module 3: Abuse of Dominant Position

4h

Module 3 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Module 3.
  • •Discuss ethical considerations in competition law.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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 concept maps linking market power sources to competitive behaviors (Units 1-2).

2

Practice applying the SSNIP test to different product markets (Module 2).

3

Review case studies on abuse of dominance, focusing on key legal precedents (Module 3).

4

Outline the elements required to prove an essential facilities claim (Unit 4).

5

Prioritize understanding of FCCPCA, NCA, and EPSRA sections related to competition.

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