Intellectual Property

Module code: LW3001

The core value in a business often lies in its intellectual creations.  This is especially true for those operating in the creative, industrial, retail and education sectors.  Intellectual property laws provide important protections for these assets, though they should never be a substitute for robust practical measures to control access and maintain confidentiality.

In this module you will explore the legal rights available to businesses for protecting brand identity, creative outputs and inventive activity.  You will also discover both the legal remedies and practical solutions that can be taken to safeguard intellectual property.  This is vital knowledge for any business, regardless of size or industry sector.

Topics covered:

• Patents
• Trade Marks including signs, names, logos
• Copyright literature, art, music and films
• Design rights