3403731: Intellectual property law

Description

• Introduction to law, including contract law and general terms and conditions
• Introduction to intellectual property rights

• Certain aspects of domain law
• Licensing
• Software development agreements
• Certain aspects of unfair competition
• Introduction to E-Commerce and E-Signature

Lecture Goals

• Basic understanding of contract law
• Basis understanding of scope of application of the intellectual property rights
• Increased awareness of legal problems in connection with the use and exploitation of intellectual property rights

Lectures Method

Interactive lecture, group work, case studies, discussions

Literature

• Klett/Sonntag/Wilske, Intellectual Property Law in Germany, Verlag Lexis Nexis 2008
• Bentley/Sherman, Intellectual Property Law 3rd Edition (2009) Oxford University Press (optional)
• Heidinger/Hubalek/Pramberger, Introduction to the Law and Language of the European Union (1998) 2nd Edition, Verlag Lexis Nexis (optional)

Materials

Handouts are provided by the lecturer.