INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Instructional goals
The course is aimed at training students on the main principles and applications of the IP rights regulation, also with respect to its practical impact on the markets and business.
Intended learning outcomes
After studying this course, the student should be able to:
a) Demonstrate a general knowledge of the main principles and implementing aspects of the regulation on IP rights;
b) Understand the main impacts of IP rights regulation on markets and business;
c) Identify and assess the key regulatory issues on IP rights in different industries;
d) evaluate the impact of economic and social changes with respect to the protection of IP rights;
e) be able to interpret and apply rules on IP rights in different contexts and industries;
f) develop a critical comprehension of the interplay between IP rights regulation and economic, social and technological development.
Course Contents
a) General principles of IP rights regulation.
b) Implementing aspects of IP rights regulation in several industries.
c) Intersection between IP rights and other regulations.
d) Application of the IP rights regulation with respect to new technologies.
Reference Books
Materials will be available on the MyLuiss platform.
Teaching Methods
Frontal teaching, interactive discussion, case studies.
Assessment Method
a) Attending students: Continuous assessment during the lessons (including break-out sessions and written tests): 1/3 of the grade. Final oral examination: 2/3 of the grade.
b) Non-attending students: Final oral examination: 100% of the grade.
Thesis assignment criteria
Relevance of the proposed topics. Mark in the exam.
Week 1
Introduction of the course - General principles of the Intellectual Property (copyright and industrial property)
Week 2
Main principles and rules concerning copyright (artistic and literary works).
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 3
Main principles and rules concerning industrial property (patents, trademarks, models, trade secrets).
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 4
The protection of copyright of software and algorithms.
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 5
Application of the antitrust rules to the rights (agreements and abuse of dominant position).
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 6
Application of the consumer protection rules to IP rights.
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 7
The impact of the Artificial Intelligence on the IP rights.
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 8
IP rights in the fashion industry.
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 9
IP rights in the audiovisual media industry.
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 10
IP rights in the pharmaceutical industry.
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 11
Protection of public interests in relation to the IP rights: the regulation on Foreign Direct Investments (so-called Golden power).
Discussion of a practical case.
Week 12
Sectorial regulation on the digital services and protection of public interests.
Discussion of a practical case.