Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS409

PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND LAW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Course Code
BUS409
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know patent, copyright and intellectual property.
  2. Learn the ways of patent ownership.
  3. Know the law of copyright.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course; the subjects such as patent law, ways of patent ownership and transfer, copyright law etc. will be covered in detail. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is Intellectual Property?,Why Intellectual Property?
2nd Week The Law of Intellectual Property
3rd Week What is Copyright?
4th Week The Basics of Copyright Law
5th Week Registration of Copyright
6th Week How to Protect Copyright?
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Duration of Copyright, International Copyright Law
9th Week What is Patent?
10th Week How to Make Patent Application?
11th Week The Patent Law
12th Week Ownership and Transfer of Patent
13th Week International Patent Law
14th Week Unfair Competition and Unethical Behaviors
Recommended or Required ReadingBouchoux, Deborah. (2009). Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets. 3rd Edition, Cengae Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K5 X X X
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