UK Distance Learning Business and Law Degree.

The Intellectual Property module is part of the distance learning BA (Hons) Business Management and Law course.

The distance learning BA (Hons) Business Management and Law course allows you to study for a business degree through convenient and cost-effective home study. The course is structured in small, manageable modules, to gain an honours degree you need to complete the necessary modules to gain 360 credits.

The Intellectual Property module examining the fundamental nature of Intellectual Property, and considers the principles and interests involved in its protectionmodule shows you how to use and understand a variety of common research methods and processes to gather the information you need. As well as forming part of the distance learning BA (Hons) Business Management Law course, the Intellectual Property module is also available to study on a standalone basis as part of your personal development.

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Intellectual Property

In today's world, where copyright, patenting and trade mark issues are crucial to business success, the area of intellectual property (IP) is becoming increasingly important. As well as examining the fundamental nature of IP, the module considers the principles and interests involved in its protection. As part of the module you'll look at the nature of intellectual property, the justification for its protection and current issues such as copyright protection in the digital world.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

>The nature and justification for copyright protection
>Economic and moral rights
>Infringement
>Copyright protection in a digital world
>Registration criteria for trade marks
>Patent protection
>Trade secrets and confidential information

Assessment

There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.