Patents and Licensing Agreements
Module WI001071
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 2017/8
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 2019/20 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2015/6 | SS 2015 | WS 2014/5 |
Basic Information
WI001071 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This module description is valid from WS 2014/5 to SS 2019.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This module provides an introduction to basic concepts of Patent Law, Trade Secret Law and the law of licensing agreements.
It is consists of two lectures: "Patents and trade secrets" and "Licensing".
Topics covered are:
1) Patents and trade sectres
a) 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
b) Trade Secret Law
2) Licensing:
- Economic Purposes
- License agreement: Basic Content
- Pitfalls in Licensing Projects
- Antitrust Issues
It is consists of two lectures: "Patents and trade secrets" and "Licensing".
Topics covered are:
1) Patents and trade sectres
a) 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
b) Trade Secret Law
2) Licensing:
- Economic Purposes
- License agreement: Basic Content
- Pitfalls in Licensing Projects
- Antitrust Issues
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, and licence agreements,
(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, and licence agreements,
(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
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Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2020/1
WS 2019/20
SS 2019
WS 2018/9
SS 2018
WS 2017/8
SS 2017
WS 2016/7
SS 2016
WS 2015/6
SS 2015
WS 2014/5
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Licensing Agreements (WI000668, WI001071) | |||
| VO | 2 | Patents and Trade Secrets (WI000810, WI001071) |
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, trade secret law and the law of licensing agreements. 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. Students will develop the ability to present these findings in a concise and well-structured written analysis.
Media
Reader, Presentations (PPT), Case studies
Literature
Haedicke, Patentrecht
Osterrieth, Patentrecht
Kraßer/Ann, Patentrecht
Götting, Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz
Obergfell/Hauck, Lizenzvertragsrecht
Osterrieth, Patentrecht
Kraßer/Ann, Patentrecht
Götting, Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz
Obergfell/Hauck, Lizenzvertragsrecht
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 120 minutes.
Students will be asked theoretical questions. This will demonstrate to what extent they have memorised and understood principles of patent law, trade secrets law, and of the law of licence agreements.
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 patent law, trade secrets law, and of the law of licence agreements.
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.