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 2016/7
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 | ||||
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WS 2018/9 | WS 2016/7 | SS 2016 | SS 2012 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
WI000810 is a semester module in German or English language at Bachelor’s level which is offered every semester.
This module description is valid to SS 2019.
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
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
(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
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 2 | Patents and Trade Secrets (WI000810, WI001071) | Ann, C. |
Mon, 13:15–14:45, 2770 |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Osterrieth, Patentrecht
Kraßer/Ann, Patentrecht
Götting, Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
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.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
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Time | Location | Info | Registration |
Patents | |||
1200 |
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Patents | |||
1200 |