Patents and Trade Secrets
Module WI000810
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2011/2
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2018/9 | WS 2016/7 | SS 2016 | SS 2012 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
WI000810 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This module description is valid to SS 2019.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This module provides an introduction to basic concepts of Patent Law and Trade Secret Law.
Topics covered are:
1) Patent Law
- Subject-matter under Protection and Prerequisites
- Proceedings before the Patent Office
- Legal Effects of a Patent
- The inventor's right to the Patent
- Assignment and Licensing
- Enforcing a Patent
- Termination of a Patent
2) Trade Secret Law
Topics covered are:
1) Patent Law
- Subject-matter under Protection and Prerequisites
- Proceedings before the Patent Office
- Legal Effects of a Patent
- The inventor's right to the Patent
- Assignment and Licensing
- Enforcing a Patent
- Termination of a Patent
2) Trade Secret Law
Learning Outcome
At the end of this subject students will be able
(1.) to understand the basic principles of patent law and trade secret law,
(2.) to grasp the legal framework of business activity,
(3.) to analyse legal implications of typical business situations and to identify their options,
(4.) to present the results of their analysis in a written memorandum.
(1.) to understand the basic principles of patent law and trade secret law,
(2.) to grasp the legal framework of business activity,
(3.) to analyse legal implications of typical business situations and to identify their options,
(4.) to present the results of their analysis in a written memorandum.
Preconditions
German Business Law 1 and 2 (WI000027, WI000030) or corresponding knowledge.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Patents and Trade Secrets (WI000810, WI001071) | Ann, C. |
Mon, 13:15–14:45, 2770 |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The lecture will cover the theoretical aspects of the module in a discussion with the lecturer. It will also provide the opportunity to work individually or in groups on case scenarios (known and unknown), covering issues of patent law and trade secret law. The purpose is to repeat and to intensify the content discussed in the lecture and to review and evaluate legal issues from different areas of law in everyday situations. Students will develop the ability to present these findings in a concise and well-structured written analysis.
Media
Reader, Presentations (PPT), Cases (including model answers)
Literature
Haedicke, Patentrecht
Osterrieth, Patentrecht
Kraßer/Ann, Patentrecht
Götting, Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz
Osterrieth, Patentrecht
Kraßer/Ann, Patentrecht
Götting, Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In the final assessment students will need to demonstrate to what extent they have met the Learning Objectives. This assessment will be held as a written exam of 60 minutes.
Students will be asked theoretical questions. This will demonstrate to what extent they have memorised and understood principles of the law of patents and trade secrets.
Students will also be asked to apply their knowledge to known and fictional cases. This second part demonstrates if students have developed the required legal analytical skills. Students also need to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge to fact settings not discussed in the lecture, and to evaluate the legal consequences.
Students will be asked theoretical questions. This will demonstrate to what extent they have memorised and understood principles of the law of patents and trade secrets.
Students will also be asked to apply their knowledge to known and fictional cases. This second part demonstrates if students have developed the required legal analytical skills. Students also need to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge to fact settings not discussed in the lecture, and to evaluate the legal consequences.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.