Intellectual Property Law in Digital Age

A unique course will help students to get a comprehensive legal education in the field of intellectual property in a fairly short time. The objective of the course is to be as practice-oriented as possible. The course examines the main institutions of intellectual property law: copyright and related rights, patent law, trademark law, legal regulation of domains. The course also includes sections of intellectual property in Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Big Data. The course combines elements of legal theory, comparative jurisprudence and current law enforcement practice with an emphasis on the latest technology.

The form of education is online. Weekly classes will include watching thematic video lectures, studying additional materials and completing tests with automated verification of results. All assignments must be completed to obtain a certificate.

The course doesn't require an initial training.

1. Intellectual Property Fundamentals

2. Intellectual Property and Technology. Case Study. Part 1

3. Intellectual Property and Technology. Case Study. Part 2

4. International Protection of Intellectual Property. Case study

After completing the course, students will be familiar with:

• intellectual property law and its significance in the system of law
• the main institutions of intellectual property law: copyright and related rights, patent law, trademark law, legal regulation of domains
• intellectual property in Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Big Data. 

After completing the course, students will know:

• how to apply intellectual property law regulations, draft and analyze license agreements
• the basics of international legal protection of intellectual property.
   

The discipline is aimed at the formation of universal competencies of students in the educational programs of the bachelor's / specialist's degree, as well as other competencies provided for by the educational program.